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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford · QS World #411

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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

Oxford Brookes

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Oxford Brookes 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.

Oxford Brookes University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Oxford Brookes University and University Centre Somerset both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £3,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 7 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £31,000 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#411
QS World
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#801
THE World
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#43
Guardian UK
—
1865
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.

Oxford Brookes University

University Centre Somerset

86.6%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

11.3%
No data

International

International student share

307
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
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.

Oxford Brookes

90 countries · 11.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
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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.

    Oxford Brookes University

    University Centre Somerset

    Only at Oxford Brookes 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

    Oxford Brookes University
    £17,250
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £3,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Oxford Brookes 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.

    Oxford Brookes University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      97%SatisfactionNo data

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £34,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      77%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £34,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      87%SatisfactionNo data

    • Computing & IT

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      78%Satisfaction91%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £34,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      78%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Oxford Brookes University

    Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: Nov 2026

    Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged students bursary

    £2,000

    Deadline: Jul 2027

    Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Transition from Care Bursary

    £2,000

    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

    Oxford Brookes University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Oxford Brookes University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £3,750 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 Oxford Brookes University and University Centre Somerset?

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

    Is Oxford Brookes University or University Centre Somerset better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

    Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, and £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Oxford Brookes University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Oxford Brookes University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Oxford Brookes University teaches 59 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business & Management (General), Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Law, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Anthropology and 51 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Oxford Brookes University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering and Applied Computing.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Oxford Brookes University307 courses · 14 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses