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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/3

Kingston

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

1/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.

Kingston University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Kingston University and University Centre Somerset both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 4 and University Centre Somerset in 1. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £34,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 1 and University Centre Somerset in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
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#801
THE World
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#67
Guardian UK
—
1899
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Kingston University

University Centre Somerset

85.4%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
No data

International

International student share

390
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
VS

University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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.

    Kingston University

    University Centre Somerset

    Only at Kingston University

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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

    Kingston University
    £18,500
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Kingston University
    £18,900
    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.

    Kingston University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £34,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      82%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £34,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      87%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    Kingston University

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    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

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    FAQ

    Kingston University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Kingston University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £5,000 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 Kingston University and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Chemical Engineering.

    Is Kingston University or University Centre Somerset better for Mechanical Engineering?

    Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Kingston University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Kingston University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Kingston University teaches 57 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Law, Civil Engineering and 49 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Kingston University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, History and Applied Computing.

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    Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses