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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.
2/3
Ulster
scored higher in 2 categories
1/3
University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Ulster University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
Ulster University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Ulster University and University Centre Somerset both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and History. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £3,990 a year cheaper.
In Computing & IT, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher.
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.
Ulster 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.
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
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.
Ulster University
University Centre Somerset
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
History
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computing & IT
Psychology (General)
Only at Ulster 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
- Ulster University
- £17,490
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £3,990 a year cheaper.
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.
Ulster University
University Centre Somerset
Computing & IT
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00079%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUlster University
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Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
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Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
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HE Technical Support Fund
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FAQ
Ulster University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Ulster University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £3,990 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 Ulster University and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT and Psychology (General).
Does Ulster University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at University Centre Somerset?
Ulster University teaches 58 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Law, Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Social Work and 50 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Ulster University?
University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing and Mental Health Nursing.
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