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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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East London
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of East London 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 East London at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of East London both teach 10 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 East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £15,560 at University of East London: University Centre Somerset is about £2,060 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Somerset is higher in 4 and University of East London in 3. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £31,000 from University of East London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 3 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 East London
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
East London
76 countries · 49.4% international
- 🇮🇳India60.2%
- 🌐Nepal18.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%
Subjects
10 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 East London
Childhood & Youth Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
31 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Computing & IT
Applied Computing
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Mental Health Nursing
Adult Nursing
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 East London
- £15,560
University Centre Somerset is about £2,060 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of East London
- £17,220
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 East London
Childhood & Youth Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction100%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction74%Applied Computing
£25,000Salary (3 years)£22,50091%Satisfaction97%Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction85%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction80%Mental Health Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,00086%Satisfaction94%Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,00086%Satisfaction94%
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
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Deadline: N/A
University of East London
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University Centre Somerset vs University of East London: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of East London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £15,560 at University of East London: University Centre Somerset is about £2,060 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 East London?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Applied Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and Adult Nursing.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of East London better for Childhood & Youth Studies?
Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £31,000 from University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of East London offer more courses?
University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of East London?
University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering and History.
What can you study at University of East London but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of East London teaches 54 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Law, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, General Engineering and 46 more.
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