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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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.

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University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

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Manchester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

University Centre Somerset vs University of Manchester at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Manchester both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Chemical Engineering, History and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £32,300 at University of Manchester: University Centre Somerset is about £18,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Manchester is higher in 7 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Computing & IT: £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £42,500 from University of Manchester. In Computing & IT, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
2015
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 Manchester

No data
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40%

International

International student share

27
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
6

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

    Manchester

    120 countries · 40% international

    • 🇨🇳China51%
    • 🇮🇳India7.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    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 Manchester

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Manchester

    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 Manchester
    £32,300

    University Centre Somerset is about £18,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Manchester
    £26,800

    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 Manchester

    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Computing & IT

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£42,500
      91%Satisfaction82%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    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 Manchester

    Spärck AI Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Sadler Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bason Family Bursary

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Accommodation Bursary

    £2,050

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Manchester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £32,300 at University of Manchester: University Centre Somerset is about £18,800 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 Manchester?

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

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Manchester better for Chemical Engineering?

    Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £36,000 from University of Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Manchester lists 1,041 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 3 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

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

    University of Manchester teaches 105 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Management, Chemistry and 97 more.

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses