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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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

VS

1/6

University Centre Weston

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 Weston is ahead on satisfaction.

Robert Gordon University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University Centre Weston both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction and Media & Film Studies. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 4 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 2, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
—
#81
Guardian UK
—
1729
Established
2009
No
Russell Group
No
—
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Weston

87.9%
90.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£33,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
No data

International

International student share

151
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
1

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%
VS

University Centre Weston

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.

    Robert Gordon University

    University Centre Weston

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Building & Construction

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Media & Film Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Social Work

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,860 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      1 course

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,910 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    Only at Robert Gordon University

    Only at University Centre Weston

    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 Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Robert Gordon University
    £19,060
    University Centre Weston
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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 Weston

    • Media & Film Studies

      £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
      93%Satisfaction100%

    • Social Work

      £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Applied Computing

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      85%Satisfaction80%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      93%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      88%Satisfaction90%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      85%Satisfaction80%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Robert 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

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    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Robert Gordon University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is Robert Gordon University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,400 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 Weston?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care and Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Is Robert Gordon University or University Centre Weston better for Social Work?

    Social Work graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Robert Gordon University and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Robert Gordon University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University Centre Weston?

    Robert Gordon University teaches 40 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Business Studies, Law, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Management and 32 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Robert Gordon University?

    University Centre Weston teaches 5 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Education Studies, Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General).

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    Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses