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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 Somerset

Bridgwater

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 2 categories

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1/3

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University Centre Somerset leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on established.

University Centre Somerset vs University Centre Weston at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University Centre Weston both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and Applied Computing. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Somerset is about £400 a year cheaper.

In Applied Computing, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University Centre Somerset is higher. In Applied Computing, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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2015
Established
2009
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University Centre Somerset

University Centre Weston

No data
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

27
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
1

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 Somerset

No published data on international students

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    University Centre Weston

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      3 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 Somerset

      University Centre Weston

      • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        3 courses

        Fee not available

      • Crafts & Applied Arts

        3 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      • Applied Computing

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      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 Somerset
      £13,500
      University Centre Weston
      £13,900

      University Centre Somerset is about £400 a year cheaper.

      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 Somerset

      University Centre Weston

      • Applied Computing

        £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
        91%Satisfaction80%

      Scholarships for International Students

      Exclusive

      University Centre Somerset

      Alumni Bursary

      £1,000

      Deadline: N/A

      HE Bursary

      £600

      Deadline: N/A

      Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

      See details

      Deadline: N/A

      HE Diagnostic Support Fund

      See details

      Deadline: N/A

      HE Technical Support Fund

      See details

      Deadline: N/A

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      University Centre Weston

      Bursary for Students Aged 19+

      £44,443

      Deadline: N/A

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      FAQ

      University Centre Somerset vs University Centre Weston: common questions

      Is University Centre Somerset or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

      For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Somerset is about £400 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

      What subjects can you study at both University Centre Somerset and University Centre Weston?

      Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and Applied Computing.

      Is University Centre Somerset or University Centre Weston better for Applied Computing?

      Applied Computing graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £20,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University Centre Somerset and 80% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

      Does University Centre Somerset or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

      University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

      What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University Centre Weston?

      University Centre Somerset teaches 11 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, History, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 3 more.

      What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University Centre Somerset?

      University Centre Weston teaches 13 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Education Studies, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and 5 more.

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