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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

1/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

Aberdeen

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University Centre Somerset vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Aberdeen both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Chemical Engineering, History and Psychology (General). University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre Somerset is about £7,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Chemical Engineering: £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £32,000 from University of Aberdeen.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
2015
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University Centre Somerset

University of Aberdeen

No data
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

27
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
3

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

    VS

    Aberdeen

    81 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇨🇳China20.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

    Subjects

    8 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 of Aberdeen

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Aberdeen

    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 of Aberdeen
    £20,800

    University Centre Somerset is about £7,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Aberdeen
    £23,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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 Somerset

    University of Aberdeen

    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction71%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction75%

    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 of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre Somerset is about £7,300 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 of Aberdeen?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Chemical Engineering, History, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computing & IT and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Aberdeen better for Chemical Engineering?

    Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £32,000 from University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Somerset or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

    University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Aberdeen?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing and Mental Health Nursing.

    What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at University Centre Somerset?

    University of Aberdeen teaches 72 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Politics & International Relations and 64 more.

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses