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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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.

5/7

Imperial College London

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

2/7

University Centre Weston

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 Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Imperial College London vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Imperial College London and University Centre Weston both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £10,700 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#2
QS World
—
#8
THE World
—
#5
Guardian UK
—
1907
Established
2009
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Weston

88.9%
90.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£54,000
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
No data

International

International student share

254
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
1

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%
VS

University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    5 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 Weston

    • Civil Engineering

      17 courses

      Typical fee £45,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Business & Management (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £30,170 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £33,350 (PG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Building & Construction

      3 courses

      Typical fee £45,000 (PG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      4 courses

      Typical fee £21,600 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    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 Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £10,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Imperial College London
    £39,900
    University Centre Weston
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston yet.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Imperial 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

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    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Imperial College London vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is Imperial College London or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £10,700 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 Weston?

    Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction and Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Does Imperial College London or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University Centre Weston?

    Imperial College London teaches 37 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 29 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Imperial College London?

    University Centre Weston teaches 11 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Education Studies, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care and 3 more.

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