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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

1/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

Huddersfield

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Huddersfield both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General) and Chemical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University Centre Somerset is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Huddersfield is higher in 6 and University Centre Somerset in 2. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £29,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 3 and University of Huddersfield in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#521
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#51
2015
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

No data
81.8%

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
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.2%

International

International student share

27
413

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
0

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

    Huddersfield

    49 countries · 18.2% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
    • 🇮🇳India18.4%
    • 🇨🇳China16.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

    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 Huddersfield

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Huddersfield

    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 Huddersfield
    £17,600

    University Centre Somerset is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Huddersfield
    £18,700

    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 Huddersfield

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      No dataSatisfaction75%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction52%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction59%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      86%Satisfaction75%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Computing & IT

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      91%Satisfaction81%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      86%Satisfaction79%

    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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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University Centre Somerset is about £4,100 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 Huddersfield?

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

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

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £23,500 from University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

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

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

    University of Huddersfield teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Music, Chemistry, Computer Science, Business Studies, Nursing (General), Management and 57 more.

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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