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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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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2/3

Strathclyde

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde 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 Strathclyde at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Strathclyde both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and History. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University Centre Somerset is about £9,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 4 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mechanical Engineering: £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £34,500 from University of Strathclyde.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#230
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THE World
#351
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Guardian UK
#25
2015
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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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 Strathclyde

No data
89.6%

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
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

27
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
0

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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    Strathclyde

    86 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India31%
    • 🇨🇳China10.5%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
    • 🌐Oman3.8%

    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 Strathclyde

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Strathclyde

    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 Strathclyde
    £22,750

    University Centre Somerset is about £9,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Strathclyde
    £30,250

    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 Strathclyde

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

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

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction76%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    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 Strathclyde

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University Centre Somerset is about £9,250 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 Strathclyde?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Mental Health Nursing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Strathclyde better for Manufacturing & Production Engineering?

    Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £32,000 from University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, Adult Nursing and Applied Computing.

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

    University of Strathclyde teaches 58 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Teacher Training, Law, English Studies, Education Studies, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations and 50 more.

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses