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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 1 category
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Cambridge
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge 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 Cambridge at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Cambridge both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being History, Childhood & Youth Studies and Chemical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: University Centre Somerset is about £19,390 a year cheaper.
In Chemical Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher.
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 Cambridge
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
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
6 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 Cambridge
History
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £32,440 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £43,520 (PG)
Chemical Engineering
Psychology (General)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
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 Cambridge
- £32,890
University Centre Somerset is about £19,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
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 Cambridge
Chemical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£43,000No dataSatisfaction94%
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 Cambridge
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University Centre Somerset vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: University Centre Somerset is about £19,390 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Computing & IT.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Cambridge better for Chemical Engineering?
Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £43,000 from University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Cambridge?
University Centre Somerset teaches 8 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Cambridge teaches 73 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics and 65 more.
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