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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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West London
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of West 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 West London at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of West London both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Adult Nursing, Psychology (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £16,750 at University of West London: University Centre Somerset is about £3,250 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 4 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £31,500 from University of West London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 1 and University of West London in 1, with 1 about level.
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 West 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
West London
64 countries · 27.1% international
- 🇮🇳India47.8%
- 🌐Nepal33.1%
- 🇨🇳China2%
- 🇺🇸United States1.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
Subjects
7 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 West London
Adult Nursing
Psychology (General)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Computing & IT
Mental Health Nursing
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 West London
- £16,750
University Centre Somerset is about £3,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of West London
- £17,250
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 West London
Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£31,50086%Satisfaction86%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500No dataSatisfaction88%Computing & IT
£25,000Salary (3 years)£26,50091%Satisfaction87%Mental Health Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£31,00086%Satisfaction97%
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 West London
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University Centre Somerset vs University of West London: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of West London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £16,750 at University of West London: University Centre Somerset is about £3,250 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 West London?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Adult Nursing, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT and Mental Health Nursing.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of West London better for Adult Nursing?
Adult Nursing graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £31,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University Centre Somerset and 86% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of West London offer more courses?
University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of West London?
University Centre Somerset teaches 7 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing and Mechanical Engineering.
What can you study at University of West London but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of West London teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies and 53 more.
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