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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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Arts London
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the Arts London 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 the Arts London at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of the Arts London both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts and Computing & IT. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre Somerset is about £17,390 a year cheaper.
In Applied Computing, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher. In Applied Computing, 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 the Arts London
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
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
4 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 the Arts London
Applied Computing
Crafts & Applied Arts
Computing & IT
Psychology (General)
Only at University Centre Somerset
Only at University of the Arts London
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 the Arts London
- £30,890
University Centre Somerset is about £17,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
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 the Arts London
Applied Computing
£25,000Salary (3 years)£26,50091%Satisfaction85%
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 the Arts London
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University Centre Somerset vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre Somerset is about £17,390 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 the Arts London?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT and Psychology (General).
Is University Centre Somerset or University of the Arts London better for Applied Computing?
Applied Computing graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University Centre Somerset and 85% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of the Arts London?
University Centre Somerset teaches 10 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Chemical Engineering, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 2 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of the Arts London teaches 25 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Management, Marketing, Computer Science and 17 more.
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