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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Imperial College London
scored higher in 4 categories
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
Imperial College London vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Imperial College London and University Centre Somerset both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £11,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £46,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £27,000 from University Centre Somerset.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Imperial College London
University Centre Somerset
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Imperial College London
University Centre Somerset
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
1 courseFee not available
Chemical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Only at Imperial College London
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £11,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Imperial College London
University Centre Somerset
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£46,000Salary (3 years)£27,00082%SatisfactionNo dataChemical Engineering
£45,500Salary (3 years)£27,00089%SatisfactionNo dataMechanical Engineering
£40,000Salary (3 years)£27,00091%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveImperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
University Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Imperial College London vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Imperial College London or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £11,100 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Imperial College London and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Is Imperial College London or University Centre Somerset better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £46,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Imperial College London or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University Centre Somerset?
Imperial College London teaches 38 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences and 30 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Imperial College London?
University Centre Somerset teaches 10 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, History, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Applied Computing and 2 more.
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