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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.
5/6
Queen's University Belfast
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Queen's University Belfast leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction.
Queen's University Belfast vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Queen's University Belfast and University Centre South Devon both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Management, Physics and Psychology (General). Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £7,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and Queen's University Belfast in 0.
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 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.
Queen's University Belfast
74 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
- 🇮🇳India14.3%
- 🇨🇳China11%
- 🇺🇸United States7%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
14 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 South Devon
Management
13 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Physics
10 coursesTypical fee £25,300 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
Media & Film Studies
Computer Science
General Engineering
Animal Science
Social Sciences (General)
Music
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Design & Fashion
Health & Social Care
Only at Queen's University Belfast
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
- Queen's University Belfast
- £20,800
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
Management
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00078%Satisfaction97%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction100%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00072%Satisfaction87%Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£14,50089%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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Queen's University Belfast vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Queen's University Belfast or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Management, Physics, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, General Engineering, Animal Science, Social Sciences (General), Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 2 more.
Does Queen's University Belfast or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University Centre South Devon?
Queen's University Belfast teaches 79 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Civil Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and 71 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Queen's University Belfast?
University Centre South Devon teaches 4 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Creative Arts (General).
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