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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.
3/4
Queen's University Belfast
scored higher in 3 categories
1/4
University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Queen's University Belfast leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
Queen's University Belfast vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Queen's University Belfast and University Centre Somerset both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being History, Mechanical Engineering and Psychology (General). Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £7,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast 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.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Queen's University Belfast
University Centre Somerset
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.
Queen's University Belfast
74 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
- 🇮🇳India14.3%
- 🇨🇳China11%
- 🇺🇸United States7%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
11 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's University Belfast
University Centre Somerset
History
13 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £25,300 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Psychology (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Agriculture & Land Management
Computing & IT
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Adult Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Only at Queen's University Belfast
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's University Belfast
- £20,800
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £7,300 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's University Belfast
University Centre Somerset
Agriculture & Land Management
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50073%Satisfaction95%Adult Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00093%Satisfaction86%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00093%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity 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
FAQ
Queen's University Belfast vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Queen's University Belfast or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £7,300 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's University Belfast and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: History, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
Does Queen's University Belfast or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University Centre Somerset?
Queen's University Belfast teaches 82 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Civil Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Management, Chemistry, Anthropology and 74 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Queen's University Belfast?
University Centre Somerset teaches 3 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Computing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
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