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Bridgwater
St Andrews · QS World #115
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
3/3
St Andrews
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of St Andrews leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
University Centre Somerset vs University of St Andrews at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of St Andrews both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Agriculture & Land Management. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: University Centre Somerset is about £16,660 a year cheaper.
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 St Andrews
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
St Andrews
89 countries · 46.1% international
- 🇺🇸United States42.3%
- 🇨🇳China9%
- 🇩🇪Germany4%
- 🇮🇳India4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%
Subjects
5 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 St Andrews
History
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
68 coursesTypical fee £30,160 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £30,160 (UG)
Agriculture & Land Management
Childhood & Youth Studies
Computing & IT
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 St Andrews
- £30,160
University Centre Somerset is about £16,660 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of St Andrews
- £27,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset yet.
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 St Andrews
Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
Masters funding in Digital Health and Care
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship
100%
Deadline: May 2026
University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of St Andrews: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of St Andrews cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: University Centre Somerset is about £16,660 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 St Andrews?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: History, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies and Computing & IT.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of St Andrews offer more courses?
University of St Andrews lists 1,157 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of St Andrews?
University Centre Somerset teaches 9 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and 1 more.
What can you study at University of St Andrews but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of St Andrews teaches 59 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, Economics, History of Art & Design and 51 more.
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