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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University Centre Peterborough

Peterborough

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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.

1/6

University Centre Peterborough

scored higher in 1 category

VS

5/6

Manchester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre Peterborough vs University of Manchester at a glance

University Centre Peterborough and University of Manchester both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Manchester is higher in 2 and University Centre Peterborough in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
2009
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
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 Peterborough

University of Manchester

89.7%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

69.6%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40%

International

International student share

44
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

    VS

    Manchester

    120 countries · 40% international

    • 🇨🇳China51%
    • 🇮🇳India7.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    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 Peterborough

    University of Manchester

    Also taught at both: Marketing.

    Only at University Centre Peterborough

    Only at University of Manchester

    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 Manchester
    £32,300

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Peterborough
    No data
    University of Manchester
    £26,800

    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 Manchester

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      76%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      82%Satisfaction93%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Peterborough

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    University of Manchester

    Spärck AI Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Sadler Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bason Family Bursary

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Accommodation Bursary

    £2,050

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre Peterborough vs University of Manchester: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of Manchester?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Performing Arts (General), Creative Writing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Computing & IT and 4 more.

    Does University Centre Peterborough or University of Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Manchester lists 1,041 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at University of Manchester?

    University Centre Peterborough teaches 4 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Games Design & Computer Animation and Journalism.

    What can you study at University of Manchester but not at University Centre Peterborough?

    University of Manchester teaches 100 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Management and 92 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre Peterborough44 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses