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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 Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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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Derby

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Derby 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 Derby at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Derby both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and History. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £16,900 at University of Derby: University Centre Somerset is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Derby is higher in 5 and University Centre Somerset in 1. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £30,500 from University of Derby. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 3 and University of Derby in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#80
2015
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

No data
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

27
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
6

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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    Derby

    64 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
    • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

    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 Derby

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Derby

    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 Derby
    £16,900

    University Centre Somerset is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Derby
    £17,500

    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 Derby

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      86%Satisfaction83%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      86%Satisfaction85%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Applied Computing

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      91%Satisfaction78%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    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 Derby

    Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Golding Awards

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sitwell Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Derby: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £16,900 at University of Derby: University Centre Somerset is about £3,400 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 Derby?

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

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Derby better for Adult Nursing?

    Adult Nursing graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £26,500 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University Centre Somerset and 83% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

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

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

    University of Derby teaches 63 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Economics, English Studies, Law and 55 more.

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses