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Dundee · QS World #447
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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Dundee
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Dundee 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 Dundee at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Dundee both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), History and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University Centre Somerset is about £9,650 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 3 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 £30,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 1 and University of Dundee in 1.
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 Dundee
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
Dundee
75 countries · 17.8% international
- 🇮🇳India15.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
- 🇨🇳China10.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%
Subjects
8 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 Dundee
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
History
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Adult Nursing
Applied Computing
Mental Health Nursing
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
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 Dundee
- £23,150
University Centre Somerset is about £9,650 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Dundee
- £23,700
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 Dundee
Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£28,500No dataSatisfaction92%Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£28,50086%Satisfaction88%Mental Health Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£30,50086%Satisfaction85%
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 Dundee
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University Centre Somerset vs University of Dundee: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Dundee cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University Centre Somerset is about £9,650 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 Dundee?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Psychology (General), History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Mental Health Nursing and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Dundee better for Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £28,500 from University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Dundee offer more courses?
University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Dundee?
University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
What can you study at University of Dundee but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Dundee teaches 62 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Law, Economics, Dentistry, Business Studies, Environmental Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, English Studies and 54 more.
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