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Peterborough
Plymouth · QS World #691
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
Plymouth
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Plymouth leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre Peterborough vs University of Plymouth at a glance
University Centre Peterborough and University of Plymouth both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Peterborough is higher in 2 and University of Plymouth in 2.
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 Plymouth
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
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
Subjects
12 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 Plymouth
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesFee not available
12 coursesTypical fee £19,500 (PG)
Psychology (General)
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesFee not available
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Ecology & Conservation
Sociology & Criminology
Education Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Creative Writing
Games Design & Computer Animation
Marketing
Media & Film Studies
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 Plymouth
- £19,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
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 Plymouth
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00076%Satisfaction83%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction94%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00094%Satisfaction90%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Peterborough
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GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Tamar Engineering Project
£4,500
Deadline: Jun 2026
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Peterborough vs University of Plymouth: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of Plymouth?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Ecology & Conservation, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing and Media & Film Studies.
Does University Centre Peterborough or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at University of Plymouth?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 8 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Performing Arts (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, English Literature, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care and Journalism.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at University Centre Peterborough?
University of Plymouth teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing, Computer Science, Nutrition & Dietetics and 58 more.
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