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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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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Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton 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 Southampton at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Southampton both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre Somerset is about £12,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 7 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
2015
Established
1862
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 Southampton

No data
87%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.1%

International

International student share

27
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
52

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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    Southampton

    103 countries · 35.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China63.5%
    • 🇮🇳India4.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
    • 🇭🇰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 Southampton

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Southampton

    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 Southampton
    £26,000

    University Centre Somerset is about £12,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Southampton
    £31,200

    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 Southampton

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      86%Satisfaction93%

    • Applied Computing

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
      91%Satisfaction79%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      86%Satisfaction93%

    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 Southampton

    Horizon Europe fee waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre Somerset is about £12,500 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 Southampton?

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

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

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £40,500 from University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 3 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies and Crafts & Applied Arts.

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

    University of Southampton teaches 80 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 72 more.

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