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Peterborough
Nottingham · QS World #97
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
5/6
Nottingham
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham 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 Nottingham at a glance
University Centre Peterborough and University of Nottingham both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Business & Management (General). University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Nottingham is higher in 2 and University Centre Peterborough in 0.
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 Nottingham
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
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
Subjects
15 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 Nottingham
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
3 coursesFee not available
34 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
3 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £24,700 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Mechanical Engineering
3 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Psychology (General)
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Health & Social Care
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Education Studies
Animal Science
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Creative Writing
Ecology & Conservation
English Literature
Marketing
Only at University Centre Peterborough
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 Peterborough
- No data
- University of Nottingham
- £33,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
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 Nottingham
Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50082%Satisfaction88%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00093%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Peterborough
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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
FAQ
University Centre Peterborough vs University of Nottingham: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of Nottingham?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Animal Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing and 3 more.
Does University Centre Peterborough or University of Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at University of Nottingham?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 5 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Performing Arts (General), Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation and Journalism.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at University Centre Peterborough?
University of Nottingham teaches 83 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Economics and 75 more.
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