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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.
3/4
Ulster
scored higher in 3 categories
1/4
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Ulster University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction.
Ulster University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Ulster University and University Centre South Devon both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,990 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and Ulster University in 1.
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 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.
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
12 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 South Devon
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Computer Science
Design & Fashion
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
General Engineering
Health & Social Care
Music
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Psychology (General)
Creative Arts (General)
Management
Only at Ulster University
Only at University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,00082%Satisfaction90%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00079%Satisfaction87%Design & Fashion
No dataSalary (3 years)£14,50088%Satisfaction87%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction98%Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£14,50090%Satisfaction91%Management
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00073%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
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Ulster University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Ulster University or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Creative Arts (General) and Management.
Does Ulster University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Ulster University teaches 54 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Law, Accounting, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Irish Studies, Journalism and 46 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Ulster University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 6 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology and Social Sciences (General).
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