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Peterborough
Reading · QS World #196
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
Reading
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading 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 Reading at a glance
University Centre Peterborough and University of Reading both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Marketing and Psychology (General). University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 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 Reading 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 Reading
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
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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 Reading
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesFee not available
22 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Marketing
1 courseFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Psychology (General)
1 courseFee not available
12 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
English Literature
2 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Education Studies
Animal Science
Ecology & Conservation
Media & Film Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Creative Writing
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 Reading
- £25,850
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
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 Reading
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£35,50076%Satisfaction77%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00094%Satisfaction76%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000100%Satisfaction97%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Peterborough
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The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Peterborough vs University of Reading: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of Reading?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Marketing, Psychology (General), English Literature, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Animal Science, Ecology & Conservation, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Creative Writing.
Does University Centre Peterborough or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at University of Reading?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 8 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Performing Arts (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mechanical Engineering, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care and Journalism.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at University Centre Peterborough?
University of Reading teaches 58 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Building & Construction, History, Law, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations and 50 more.
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