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Peterborough
Chester · Guardian UK #91
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/5
University Centre Peterborough
scored higher in 1 category
4/5
Chester
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Chester leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre Peterborough vs University of Chester at a glance
University Centre Peterborough and University of Chester both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Psychology (General). University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Peterborough is higher in 5 and University of Chester 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.
University Centre Peterborough
University of Chester
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 Peterborough
No published data on international students
Chester
52 countries · 28.7% international
- 🇮🇳India32.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
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 Peterborough
University of Chester
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Psychology (General)
1 courseFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Marketing
Animal Science
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Education Studies
Journalism
Media & Film Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Performing Arts (General)
Creative Writing
English Literature
Ecology & Conservation
Also taught at both: Forensic Science, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care.
Only at University Centre Peterborough
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 Peterborough
- No data
- University of Chester
- £14,950
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- University of Chester
- £15,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough 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 Peterborough
University of Chester
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50076%Satisfaction79%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction90%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction89%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction86%Journalism
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00086%Satisfaction78%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00082%Satisfaction70%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Peterborough
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NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Visit Us Travel Bursary
£100
Deadline: N/A
Futures Employability Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Peterborough vs University of Chester: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of Chester?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Animal Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General) and 6 more.
Does University Centre Peterborough or University of Chester offer more courses?
University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at University of Chester?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 2 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
What can you study at University of Chester but not at University Centre Peterborough?
University of Chester teaches 55 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Law, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 47 more.
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