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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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London Metropolitan University

Islington · QS World #1001

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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

London Metropolitan

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

London Metropolitan 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.

London Metropolitan University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

London Metropolitan University and University Centre Somerset both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Childhood & Youth Studies. London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at London Metropolitan University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London Metropolitan University is higher in 6 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £26,000 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 4 and London Metropolitan University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#100
Guardian UK
—
1848
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

London Metropolitan University

University Centre Somerset

85.5%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75.5%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.8%
No data

International

International student share

291
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

15
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.

London Metropolitan

59 countries · 22.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
  • 🌐Nepal11.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%
VS

University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    9 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.

    London Metropolitan University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Psychology (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,000 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Adult Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at London Metropolitan 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

    London Metropolitan University
    £19,500
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    London Metropolitan University
    £20,000
    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.

    London Metropolitan University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Applied Computing

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      80%Satisfaction91%

    • Computing & IT

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Adult Nursing

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    London Metropolitan University

    London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

    £13,762

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Childcare Grant

    85%

    Deadline: N/A

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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

    London Metropolitan University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is London Metropolitan University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at London Metropolitan University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £6,000 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 London Metropolitan University and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

    Is London Metropolitan University or University Centre Somerset better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does London Metropolitan University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at London Metropolitan University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    London Metropolitan University teaches 52 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Ancient Languages, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing and 44 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at London Metropolitan University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that London Metropolitan University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, History and Mechanical Engineering.

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    London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses