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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 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 5 categories
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University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Imperial College London vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Imperial College London and University Centre South Devon both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Physics and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £11,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 2 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 1 and University Centre South Devon in 1.
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 South Devon
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 South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
8 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 South Devon
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Physics
12 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (PG)
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Design & Fashion
General Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Healthcare Science
Management
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 South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £11,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
Computer Science
£64,000Salary (3 years)£19,00097%Satisfaction87%Healthcare Science
£27,500Salary (3 years)£21,00088%Satisfaction99%
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 South Devon
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Imperial College London vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Imperial College London or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Computer Science, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Healthcare Science and Management.
Is Imperial College London or University Centre South Devon better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Imperial College London or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University Centre South Devon?
Imperial College London teaches 34 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences and 26 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Imperial College London?
University Centre South Devon teaches 10 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Marine Engineering & Technology, Psychology (General), Social Sciences (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General) and 2 more.
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