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Colchester · QS World #438
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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Essex
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Essex 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 Essex at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Essex both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being History, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £21,500 at University of Essex: University Centre Somerset is about £8,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Essex 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 £31,500 from University of Essex. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Essex is higher in 2 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 Essex
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
Essex
97 countries · 33.7% international
- 🇮🇳India21.2%
- 🇨🇳China11.7%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
- 🇫🇷France5.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.4%
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 Essex
History
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
44 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £22,600 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £24,360 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £25,050 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Adult Nursing
Mental Health 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 Essex
- £21,500
University Centre Somerset is about £8,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Essex
- £23,880
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 Essex
Childhood & Youth Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction71%Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£29,50086%Satisfaction87%Mental Health Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£31,50086%Satisfaction87%
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 Essex
Access Essex Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme 2026-27 (Masters plus PhD)
100%
Deadline: N/A
The Essex MBA Dean's Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
Postgraduate Research EU Scholarship
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Essex: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £21,500 at University of Essex: University Centre Somerset is about £8,000 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 Essex?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Essex better for Childhood & Youth Studies?
Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £26,500 from University of Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Essex offer more courses?
University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Essex?
University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that University of Essex does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Applied Computing and Mechanical Engineering.
What can you study at University of Essex but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Essex teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre and 58 more.
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