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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 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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Portsmouth

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

University Centre Somerset vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Portsmouth both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and Mechanical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University Centre Somerset is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 9 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £29,000 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 3 and University of Portsmouth in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
2015
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

No data
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

27
446

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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    Portsmouth

    96 countries · 24.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India22.1%
    • 🇨🇳China11.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
    • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

    Subjects

    12 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 Portsmouth

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      17 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      9 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    • History

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,600 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

    • Adult Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Portsmouth

    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 Portsmouth
    £17,900

    University Centre Somerset is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Portsmouth
    £18,600

    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 Portsmouth

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

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

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    • Applied Computing

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      86%Satisfaction95%

    • Computing & IT

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      91%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      86%Satisfaction85%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    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 Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Language Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University Centre Somerset is about £4,400 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 Portsmouth?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Applied Computing, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing and Chemical Engineering.

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

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £33,500 from University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 2 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Agriculture & Land Management and Crafts & Applied Arts.

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

    University of Portsmouth teaches 72 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Management, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Business Studies, Design & Fashion and 64 more.

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