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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/4

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 4 categories

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0/4

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

UCL (University College London) vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

UCL (University College London) and University Centre Somerset both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £16,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 5 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £41,500 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
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#22
THE World
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#9
Guardian UK
—
1826
Established
2015
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

UCL (University College London)

University Centre Somerset

86.5%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
No data

International

International student share

1131
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
5

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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
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University Centre Somerset

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.

    UCL (University College London)

    University Centre Somerset

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    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

    UCL (University College London)
    £29,800
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £16,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    UCL (University College London)
    £34,700
    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.

    UCL (University College London)

    University Centre Somerset

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £41,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £40,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Chemical Engineering

      £40,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      81%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £38,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £38,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    UCL (University College London)

    Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    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

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    UCL (University College London) vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is UCL (University College London) or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £16,300 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 UCL (University College London) and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, History, Mechanical Engineering, Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    Is UCL (University College London) or University Centre Somerset better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

    Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £41,500 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does UCL (University College London) or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at University Centre Somerset?

    UCL (University College London) teaches 99 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology and 91 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at UCL (University College London)?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Adult Nursing and Applied Computing.

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    UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses