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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

Wakefield

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

2/6

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

scored higher in 2 categories

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4/6

Aberdeen

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Aberdeen both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Politics & International Relations. University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 3 and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) in 0. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. In Politics & International Relations, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
2017
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

University of Aberdeen

91%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

54
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

No published data on international students

    VS

    Aberdeen

    81 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇨🇳China20.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

    Subjects

    16 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.

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    University of Aberdeen

    Also taught at both: Heritage & Conservation.

    Only at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    Only at University of Aberdeen

    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

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Aberdeen
    £20,800

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) yet.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Aberdeen
    £23,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) 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.

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    University of Aberdeen

    • Management

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Politics & International Relations

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

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    University of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Aberdeen?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Law, Management, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 4 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Aberdeen better for Management?

    Management graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), and £27,000 from University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

    University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) lists 54 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) but not at University of Aberdeen?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 10 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Agriculture & Land Management, Dance, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture and 2 more.

    What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)?

    University of Aberdeen teaches 64 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including English Studies, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies and 56 more.

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    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)54 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses