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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 Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

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

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Nottingham

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Nottingham leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, 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 Nottingham at a glance

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Nottingham both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Childhood & Youth Studies. University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham 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 Computer Science: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), against £36,000 from University of Nottingham. 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
#97
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THE World
#145
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Guardian UK
#21
2017
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Nottingham

91%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
21.1%

International

International student share

54
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

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

No published data on international students

    VS

    Nottingham

    98 countries · 21.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China42.6%
    • 🇮🇳India9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

    Subjects

    18 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 Nottingham

    Also taught at both: General Engineering, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography.

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

    Only at University of Nottingham

    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 Nottingham
    £33,000

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

    Postgraduate

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Nottingham
    £30,800

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

    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 Nottingham

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Politics & International Relations

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Management

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    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 Nottingham

    Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

    £11,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Molson Coors Award

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

    £750

    Deadline: N/A

    Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    PhD Scholarships

    See details

    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 Nottingham: 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 Nottingham?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Building & Construction, Music, Management, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care and 6 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Nottingham 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 £36,000 from University of Nottingham. 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 Nottingham offer more courses?

    University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 8 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Fine Art, Agriculture & Land Management, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Heritage & Conservation and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Nottingham teaches 80 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Civil Engineering, Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General) and 72 more.

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