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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
SOAS University of London
scored higher in 3 categories
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
SOAS University of London 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.
SOAS University of London vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
SOAS University of London and University Centre Somerset both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being History and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £10,280 a year cheaper.
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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SOAS University of London
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.
SOAS University of London
67 countries · 25.7% international
- 🇨🇳China10.9%
- 🇮🇳India10.6%
- 🇺🇸United States9.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
- 🇫🇷France3.6%
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
2 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.
SOAS University of London
University Centre Somerset
History
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Only at SOAS University of London
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
- SOAS University of London
- £23,780
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £10,280 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- SOAS University of London
- £25,320
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveSOAS University of London
SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship
£20,000
Deadline: May 2026
SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship
£15,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: May 2026
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
SOAS University of London vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is SOAS University of London or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £10,280 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 SOAS University of London and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: History and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
Does SOAS University of London or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at University Centre Somerset?
SOAS University of London teaches 27 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Media & Film Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Law and 19 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at SOAS University of London?
University Centre Somerset teaches 12 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing and 4 more.
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