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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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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/4

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 4 categories

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0/4

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

Queen Mary University of London vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Queen Mary University of London and University Centre Somerset both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Chemical Engineering. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £15,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 5 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £40,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £25,000 from University Centre Somerset. In Applied Computing, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
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#134
THE World
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#35
Guardian UK
—
1885
Established
2015
Yes
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.

Queen Mary University of London

University Centre Somerset

84.7%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
No data

International

International student share

622
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%
VS

University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    8 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.

    Queen Mary University of London

    University Centre Somerset

    Only at Queen Mary University of London

    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

    Queen Mary University of London
    £29,450
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £15,950 a year cheaper.

    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.

    Queen Mary University of London

    University Centre Somerset

    • Chemical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      92%SatisfactionNo data

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      69%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      78%SatisfactionNo data

    • Applied Computing

      £40,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      81%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Queen Mary University of London

    Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

    £800,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

    £7,875

    Deadline: May 2026

    Law Progression Scholarship

    £6,000

    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

    Queen Mary University of London vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Queen Mary University of London or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £15,950 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 Queen Mary University of London and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: History, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Computing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    Is Queen Mary University of London or University Centre Somerset better for Chemical Engineering?

    Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Queen Mary University of London or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Queen Mary University of London teaches 73 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Economics, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Business Studies, Computer Science and 65 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Queen Mary University of London?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses