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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/3
Robert Gordon
scored higher in 3 categories
0/3
University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Robert Gordon University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
Robert Gordon University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Robert Gordon University and University Centre Somerset both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing and Chemical Engineering. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 7 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £30,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 3 and Robert Gordon University 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
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Robert Gordon University
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.
Robert Gordon
48 countries · 14.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
- 🇮🇳India16.2%
- 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
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.
Robert Gordon University
University Centre Somerset
Mechanical Engineering
Adult Nursing
Chemical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Mental Health Nursing
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Applied Computing
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Only at Robert Gordon University
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
- Robert Gordon University
- £18,300
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Robert Gordon University
- £19,060
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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.
Robert Gordon University
University Centre Somerset
Mechanical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£27,00085%SatisfactionNo dataAdult Nursing
£30,000Salary (3 years)£19,00080%Satisfaction86%Chemical Engineering
£33,500Salary (3 years)£27,00084%SatisfactionNo dataManufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,500Salary (3 years)£27,00084%SatisfactionNo dataMental Health Nursing
£28,500Salary (3 years)£19,00069%Satisfaction86%Applied Computing
£27,000Salary (3 years)£25,00085%Satisfaction91%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£36,000Salary (3 years)£27,00077%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRobert Gordon University
Bolashak Scholarship Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)
100%
Deadline: N/A
Chevening Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
Robert Gordon University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Robert Gordon University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £4,800 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 Robert Gordon University and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
Is Robert Gordon University or University Centre Somerset better for Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Robert Gordon University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University Centre Somerset?
Robert Gordon University teaches 43 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business Studies, Law, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Computer Science, Management, Pharmacy and 35 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Robert Gordon University?
University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, History and Psychology (General).
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