Compare any two UK universities
Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.
Bridgwater
Buckingham
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.
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 0 categories
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Buckingham
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Buckingham leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
University Centre Somerset vs University of Buckingham at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Buckingham both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being History, Childhood & Youth Studies and Psychology (General). University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Buckingham offers 153 courses across 31 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: University Centre Somerset is about £30,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Buckingham is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 0.
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 Buckingham
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
Buckingham
39 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇦Canada18.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates10%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇦🇺Australia8.9%
- 🇮🇳India8.9%
Subjects
5 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 Buckingham
History
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesFee not available
Psychology (General)
Applied Computing
Computing & IT
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 Buckingham
- £44,400
University Centre Somerset is about £30,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Buckingham
- £16,480
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 Buckingham
Applied Computing
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction95%Computing & IT
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction99%
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 Buckingham
Beloff Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Coase Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Congdon Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Diversity in Computing Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
Gregory Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Buckingham: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Buckingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: University Centre Somerset is about £30,900 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 Buckingham?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Applied Computing and Computing & IT.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Buckingham offer more courses?
University of Buckingham lists 153 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Buckingham?
University Centre Somerset teaches 9 subject areas that University of Buckingham does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Buckingham but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Buckingham teaches 26 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Humanities, Law, Business & Management (General), Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Social Policy & Public Policy, Education Studies and 18 more.
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