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Peterborough
Lancaster · Guardian UK #101
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
Cumbria
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cumbria 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 Cumbria at a glance
University Centre Peterborough and University of Cumbria both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Education Studies. University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Peterborough is higher in 1 and University of Cumbria 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 Cumbria
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
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
Subjects
10 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 Cumbria
Sport & Exercise Sciences
3 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Ecology & Conservation
Sociology & Criminology
Health & Social Care
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at University Centre Peterborough
Only at University of Cumbria
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 Cumbria
- £16,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
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 Cumbria
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction84%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00076%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Peterborough
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University Centre Peterborough vs University of Cumbria: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of Cumbria?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Ecology & Conservation, Sociology & Criminology, Health & Social Care and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Does University Centre Peterborough or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at University of Cumbria?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 10 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Performing Arts (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Animal Science, English Literature, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Forensic Science and 2 more.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University Centre Peterborough?
University of Cumbria teaches 30 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Law and 22 more.
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