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Wakefield
Cambridge · QS World #6
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/7
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
scored higher in 1 category
6/7
Cambridge
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is ahead on employment.
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Cambridge at a glance
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Cambridge both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering and Music. University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
In Computer Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Cambridge 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.
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
University of Cambridge
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.
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
No published data on international students
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
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 Cambridge
Childhood & Youth Studies
3 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £43,520 (PG)
General Engineering
2 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (UG)
Music
Politics & International Relations
Law
Management
Architecture
Business & Management (General)
Computer Science
Media & Film Studies
Building & Construction
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Education Studies
Health & Social Care
Computing & IT
Also taught at both: Heritage & Conservation.
Only at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
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 Cambridge
- £32,890
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 Cambridge
- £41,300
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 Cambridge
Computer Science
£20,000Salary (3 years)£63,500No dataSatisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Cambridge: 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Music, Politics & International Relations, Law, Management, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 4 more.
Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Cambridge better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), and £63,500 from University of Cambridge. 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 Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 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 Cambridge?
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 10 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Fine Art, Agriculture & Land Management, Dance, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering and 2 more.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)?
University of Cambridge teaches 63 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics and 55 more.
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