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Bridgwater
Bath · QS World #125
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 0 categories
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Bath
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bath leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
University Centre Somerset vs University of Bath at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Bath both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £32,000 at University of Bath: University Centre Somerset is about £18,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 4 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Chemical Engineering: £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £37,500 from University of Bath.
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 Somerset
University of Bath
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 Somerset
No published data on international students
Bath
96 countries · 23.8% international
- 🇮🇳India15.2%
- 🇨🇳China9.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
- 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
- 🇪🇸Spain5.2%
Subjects
7 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 Bath
Mechanical Engineering
1 courseFee not available
22 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Chemical Engineering
Psychology (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Only at University Centre Somerset
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 Bath
- £32,000
University Centre Somerset is about £18,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Bath
- £29,500
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 Bath
Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£36,000No dataSatisfaction92%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£36,000No dataSatisfaction77%Chemical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£37,500No dataSatisfaction90%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£34,500No dataSatisfaction66%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity 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
University of Bath
Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships
£12,400
Deadline: N/A
Bath Global Excellence Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
100%
Deadline: N/A
GREAT Scholarships 2026
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Bath: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Bath cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £32,000 at University of Bath: University Centre Somerset is about £18,500 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 Bath?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Bath better for Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £36,000 from University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Bath offer more courses?
University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Bath?
University Centre Somerset teaches 7 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, History, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing and Mental Health Nursing.
What can you study at University of Bath but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Bath teaches 42 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Civil Engineering, Biochemistry and 34 more.
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