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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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.

6/7

Loughborough

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Loughborough University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

Loughborough University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Loughborough University and University Centre South Essex both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,750 a year at Loughborough University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £11,820 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Loughborough University is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £37,000 three years after graduating from Loughborough University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and Loughborough University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#203
QS World
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#301
THE World
—
#11
Guardian UK
—
1909
Established
2016
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Loughborough University

University Centre South Essex

87.6%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
No data

International

International student share

416
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
0

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.

Loughborough

90 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.7%
  • 🇮🇳India13.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%
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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    12 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.

    Loughborough University

    University Centre South Essex

    Only at Loughborough University

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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

    Loughborough University
    £29,750
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £11,820 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Loughborough University
    £29,500
    University Centre South Essex
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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.

    Loughborough University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      85%Satisfaction75%

    • Psychology (General)

      £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Accounting

      £37,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Loughborough University

    Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver's Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Impact Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Inspiring Success Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Loughborough University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Loughborough University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,750 a year at Loughborough University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £11,820 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 Loughborough University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art and Education Studies.

    Is Loughborough University or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Loughborough University, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Loughborough University and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Loughborough University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at Loughborough University but not at University Centre South Essex?

    Loughborough University teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations, Materials Engineering and 43 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Loughborough University?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 6 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation and Teacher Training.

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    Loughborough University416 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses