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Reading · QS World #196
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 1 category
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Reading
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading 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 Reading at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Reading both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being History, Agriculture & Land Management and Psychology (General). University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre Somerset is about £12,350 a year cheaper.
In Agriculture & Land Management, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher. In Agriculture & Land Management, 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.
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 Reading
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
Subjects
6 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 Reading
History
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Agriculture & Land Management
5 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Only at University Centre Somerset
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 Reading
- £25,850
University Centre Somerset is about £12,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
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 Reading
Agriculture & Land Management
£18,500Salary (3 years)£29,50095%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity 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
University of Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Reading: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre Somerset is about £12,350 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: History, Agriculture & Land Management, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Reading better for Agriculture & Land Management?
Agriculture & Land Management graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £29,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at University Centre Somerset and 83% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Reading?
University Centre Somerset teaches 8 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Mechanical Engineering and Mental Health Nursing.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Reading teaches 64 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations and 56 more.
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