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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 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.

5/7

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

2/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Queen Mary University of London vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Queen Mary University of London and University Centre South Essex both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and Business & Management (General). Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £11,520 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 3 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £32,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and Queen Mary University of London in 0.

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
—
#35
Guardian UK
—
1885
Established
2016
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 South Essex

84.7%
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

77.8%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
No data

International

International student share

622
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

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

University Centre South Essex

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.

    Queen Mary University of London

    University Centre South Essex

    Only at Queen Mary University of London

    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

    Queen Mary University of London
    £29,450
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £11,520 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 South Essex

    • Psychology (General)

      £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction95%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£13,500
      92%Satisfaction100%

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      96%Satisfaction100%

    • Accounting

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    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 South Essex

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    FAQ

    Queen Mary University of London vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £11,520 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 South Essex?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    Is Queen Mary University of London or University Centre South Essex better for Drama & Theatre?

    Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £13,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Queen Mary University of London and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Queen Mary University of London teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Economics, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Business Studies, Computer Science and 63 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 8 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and Teacher Training.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

    Q
    Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
    U
    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses