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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.
4/6
Oxford Brookes
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Oxford Brookes University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.
Oxford Brookes University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Oxford Brookes University and University Centre South Devon both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Childhood & Youth Studies. Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £34,000 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and Oxford Brookes University in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 South Devon
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
University Centre South Devon
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.
Oxford Brookes University
University Centre South Devon
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
10 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Computer Science
Management
Design & Fashion
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Animal Science
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Health & Social Care
Psychology (General)
General Engineering
Only at Oxford Brookes University
Only at University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Oxford Brookes University
- £18,900
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
Childhood & Youth Studies
£31,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction99%Computer Science
£34,000Salary (3 years)£19,00078%Satisfaction87%Design & Fashion
£25,500Salary (3 years)£14,50096%Satisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£23,000Salary (3 years)£17,00094%Satisfaction90%Health & Social Care
£31,000Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction98%Psychology (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveOxford 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
University Centre South Devon
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Oxford Brookes University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Oxford Brookes University or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Management, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General) and General Engineering.
Is Oxford Brookes University or University Centre South Devon better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, and £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Oxford Brookes University and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Oxford Brookes University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Oxford Brookes University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Oxford Brookes University teaches 57 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Law, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Anthropology, Architecture and 49 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Oxford Brookes University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 6 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Physics, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Creative Arts (General) and Music.
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