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Salford · QS World #1001
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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Salford
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Salford 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 Salford at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Salford both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Mechanical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,040 at University of Salford: University Centre Somerset is about £3,540 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Salford is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 2. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £30,500 from University of Salford. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 2 and University of Salford in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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University Centre Somerset
University of Salford
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
Salford
63 countries · 19.1% international
- 🇮🇳India34.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
- 🌐Kuwait3.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%
Subjects
9 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 Salford
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Applied Computing
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
History
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Mental Health Nursing
Adult Nursing
Only at University Centre Somerset
Only at University of Salford
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 Salford
- £17,040
University Centre Somerset is about £3,540 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Salford
- £17,710
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 Salford
Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£28,500No dataSatisfaction79%Applied Computing
£25,000Salary (3 years)£23,50091%Satisfaction96%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£25,000No dataSatisfaction86%Mental Health Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£30,50086%Satisfaction78%Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£29,50086%Satisfaction78%
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 Salford
Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships
£8,160
Deadline: N/A
Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships
£7,100
Deadline: N/A
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
IFY Excellence Scholarship
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Salford: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Salford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,040 at University of Salford: University Centre Somerset is about £3,540 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 Salford?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Computing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and Adult Nursing.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Salford better for Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £28,500 from University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Salford offer more courses?
University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Salford?
University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering and Computing & IT.
What can you study at University of Salford but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Salford teaches 63 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering and 55 more.
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