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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/8
Imperial College London
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Imperial College London vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
Imperial College London and University Centre South Essex both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £6,670 a year cheaper.
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 Essex
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 Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 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 Essex
Design & Fashion
Business & Management (General)
Manufacturing & Production 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 South Essex
- £17,930
University Centre South Essex is about £6,670 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex yet.
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 Essex
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Imperial College London vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is Imperial College London or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £6,670 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 Essex?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Does Imperial College London or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University Centre South Essex?
Imperial College London teaches 39 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 31 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Imperial College London?
University Centre South Essex teaches 15 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies and 7 more.
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