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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
Robert Gordon
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Robert Gordon University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction.
Robert Gordon University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Robert Gordon University and University Centre South Devon both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, General Engineering and Computer Science. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 2 and University Centre South Devon in 2.
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.
Robert Gordon University
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.
Robert Gordon
48 countries · 14.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
- 🇮🇳India16.2%
- 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
University Centre South Devon
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.
Robert Gordon University
University Centre South Devon
Design & Fashion
General Engineering
Computer Science
Management
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Health & Social Care
Social Sciences (General)
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 South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Robert Gordon University
- £19,060
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£14,50093%Satisfaction87%Computer Science
£27,500Salary (3 years)£19,00085%Satisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£23,000Salary (3 years)£17,00092%Satisfaction90%Social Sciences (General)
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction100%
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 South Devon
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Robert Gordon University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Robert Gordon University or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care and Social Sciences (General).
Is Robert Gordon University or University Centre South Devon better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Robert Gordon University and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Robert Gordon University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Robert Gordon University teaches 41 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business Studies, Law, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 33 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Robert Gordon University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 8 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Psychology (General), Creative Arts (General) and Music.
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