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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 of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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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Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol 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 Bristol at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Bristol both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History and Psychology (General). University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £31,300 at University of Bristol: University Centre Somerset is about £17,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £36,000 from University of Bristol.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#57
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THE World
#80
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Guardian UK
#13
2015
Established
1876
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 Bristol

No data
88%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.6%

International

International student share

27
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
54

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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    Bristol

    104 countries · 33.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.5%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

    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 Bristol

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Bristol

    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 Bristol
    £31,300

    University Centre Somerset is about £17,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Bristol
    £28,460

    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 Bristol

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    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 Bristol

    Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Black heritage PhD scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    British Council scholarships for Women

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £31,300 at University of Bristol: University Centre Somerset is about £17,800 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 Bristol?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Computing & IT.

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Bristol better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £36,000 from University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 7 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Mental Health Nursing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

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

    University of Bristol teaches 76 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and 68 more.

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