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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

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.

1/4

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

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3/4

Birmingham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.

University Centre Somerset vs University of Birmingham at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Birmingham both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being History, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Chemical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Somerset is about £13,590 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 6 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £28,500 from University of Birmingham. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 2 and University of Birmingham in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#98
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Guardian UK
#18
2015
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 Birmingham

No data
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

27
663

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

    Birmingham

    104 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India9.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

    Subjects

    11 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 Birmingham

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Birmingham

    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 Birmingham
    £27,090

    University Centre Somerset is about £13,590 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    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 Birmingham

    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction70%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      86%Satisfaction83%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      86%Satisfaction83%

    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 Birmingham

    Enhanced Chamberlain Award

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    University Music Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    University Music Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Birmingham: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Somerset is about £13,590 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 Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT and Mental Health Nursing.

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

    Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £34,500 from University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 3 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts and Applied Computing.

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

    University of Birmingham teaches 90 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences and 82 more.

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