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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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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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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.

3/3

Lancaster

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

Lancaster University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Lancaster University and University Centre Somerset both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £15,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 4 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mechanical Engineering: £32,500 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, against £27,000 from University Centre Somerset.

World & National Rankings

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

#164
QS World
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#184
THE World
—
#10
Guardian UK
—
1964
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.

Lancaster University

University Centre Somerset

88.5%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.1%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.4%
No data

International

International student share

526
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
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.

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
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.

    Lancaster University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Chemical Engineering

      14 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      13 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      7 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • History

      6 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      7 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,950 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,250 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,950 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Lancaster 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

    Lancaster University
    £28,680
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £15,180 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Lancaster University
    £24,300
    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.

    Lancaster University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Chemical Engineering

      £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      85%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      68%SatisfactionNo data

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      81%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £32,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      76%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Lancaster University

    India Scholarship – Postgraduate

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    LPDP Scholarship 2026

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Fulgoni Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    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

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Lancaster University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £15,180 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 Lancaster University and University Centre Somerset?

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

    Is Lancaster University or University Centre Somerset better for Chemical Engineering?

    Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £30,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Lancaster University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    Lancaster University teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Linguistics, Economics and 53 more.

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

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

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses