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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

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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Nottingham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Nottingham leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

University Centre Somerset vs University of Nottingham at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Nottingham both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Childhood & Youth Studies. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: University Centre Somerset is about £19,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham 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 £29,500 from University of Nottingham. In Adult Nursing, 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
#97
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THE World
#145
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Guardian UK
#21
2015
Established
1881
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 Nottingham

No data
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
21.1%

International

International student share

27
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
5

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

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    Nottingham

    98 countries · 21.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China42.6%
    • 🇮🇳India9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

    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 Nottingham

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Nottingham

    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 Nottingham
    £33,000

    University Centre Somerset is about £19,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Nottingham
    £30,800

    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 Nottingham

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      86%Satisfaction84%

    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 Nottingham

    Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

    £11,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Molson Coors Award

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

    £750

    Deadline: N/A

    Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Nottingham: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: University Centre Somerset is about £19,500 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 Nottingham?

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

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

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £35,500 from University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT and Applied Computing.

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

    University of Nottingham teaches 88 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Physics, Civil Engineering, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies and 80 more.

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