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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/4

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

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3/4

Exeter

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.

University Centre Somerset vs University of Exeter at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Exeter both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University Centre Somerset is about £11,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 5 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £33,000 from University of Exeter. In Adult Nursing, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
2015
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Exeter

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.2%

International

International student share

27
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
2

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

    VS

    Exeter

    111 countries · 22.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China25.1%
    • 🇮🇳India10.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

    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 Exeter

    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 Exeter
    £24,950

    University Centre Somerset is about £11,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Exeter
    £25,550

    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 Exeter

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%
    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      No dataSatisfaction87%
    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
      No dataSatisfaction71%
    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      No dataSatisfaction81%
    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      86%Satisfaction92%

    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 Exeter

    Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University Centre Somerset is about £11,450 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 Exeter?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: History, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT and Adult Nursing.

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Exeter better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £32,500 from University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Computing and Mental Health Nursing.

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

    University of Exeter teaches 81 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, Business & Management (General), Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 73 more.

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