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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.

O
Open University

None · THE World #801

U
University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/6

Open

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Open University and University Centre Weston are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Open University is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses; University Centre Weston on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Open University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Open University and University Centre Weston both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Education Studies. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 6 and Open University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#801
THE World
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—
Guardian UK
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1969
Established
2009
No
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.

Open University

University Centre Weston

89.8%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
No data

International

International student share

337
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
VS

University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    7 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.

    Open University

    University Centre Weston

    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

    Open University
    No data
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University 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.

    Open University

    University Centre Weston

    • Business & Management (General)

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      95%Satisfaction98%
    • Sociology & Criminology

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      89%Satisfaction90%
    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction100%
    • Social Work

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction90%
    • Health & Social Care

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      89%Satisfaction90%
    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction93%
    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction93%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Open University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Open University and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Social Work, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Is Open University or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Open University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Open University and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Open University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Open University but not at University Centre Weston?

    Open University teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Computer Science, Law, History, Humanities, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies and 53 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Open University?

    University Centre Weston teaches 9 subject areas that Open University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and 1 more.

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