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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 1 category
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York
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of York leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
University Centre Somerset vs University of York at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of York both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History and Childhood & Youth Studies. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £27,500 at University of York: University Centre Somerset is about £14,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 5 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £27,500 from University of York. In Adult Nursing, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, the two are 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 York
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
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
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 York
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseFee not available
17 coursesTypical fee £32,350 (UG)
History
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Mental Health Nursing
Psychology (General)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Adult Nursing
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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 York
- £27,500
University Centre Somerset is about £14,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of York
- £27,250
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 York
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction88%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction86%Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£27,50086%Satisfaction86%Chemical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction86%Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction86%
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 York
Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
York Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
York Futures Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of York: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of York cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £27,500 at University of York: University Centre Somerset is about £14,000 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 York?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of York better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £33,000 from University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of York?
University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that University of York does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, Applied Computing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
What can you study at University of York but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of York teaches 73 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Music and 65 more.
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