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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 1 category
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Cumbria
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cumbria leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
University Centre Somerset vs University of Cumbria at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Cumbria both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University Centre Somerset is about £2,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cumbria is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £28,500 from University of Cumbria. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 2 and University of Cumbria 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 Cumbria
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
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
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 Cumbria
Childhood & Youth Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Mechanical Engineering
Adult Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Only at University Centre Somerset
Only at University of Cumbria
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 Cumbria
- £16,000
University Centre Somerset is about £2,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
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 Cumbria
Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£27,50086%Satisfaction74%Mental Health Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£28,50086%Satisfaction74%
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
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Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University Centre Somerset is about £2,500 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 Cumbria?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Cumbria better for Adult Nursing?
Adult Nursing graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £27,500 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University Centre Somerset and 74% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Cumbria?
University Centre Somerset teaches 8 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Cumbria teaches 34 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment and 26 more.
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