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Aberdeen · QS World #288
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 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 South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Aberdeen
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Aberdeen leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Aberdeen at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Aberdeen both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Management, Psychology (General) and Computer Science. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre South Devon is about £7,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £24,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 3 and University of Aberdeen in 2.
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 South Devon
University of Aberdeen
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 South Devon
No published data on international students
Aberdeen
81 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇨🇳China20.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
Subjects
11 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 South Devon
University of Aberdeen
Management
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Physics
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Health & Social Care
General Engineering
Music
Media & Film Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Only at University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
- £13,500
- University of Aberdeen
- £20,800
University Centre South Devon is about £7,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Aberdeen
- £23,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
University of Aberdeen
Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£27,00097%Satisfaction79%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction88%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction77%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£20,50091%Satisfaction94%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£24,00090%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Aberdeen: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre South Devon is about £7,300 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 South Devon and University of Aberdeen?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Management, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health & Social Care, General Engineering, Music, Media & Film Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Aberdeen better for Management?
Management graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £27,000 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at University Centre South Devon and 79% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?
University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at University of Aberdeen?
University Centre South Devon teaches 7 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Creative Arts (General) and Design & Fashion.
What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Aberdeen teaches 69 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Law, English Studies, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Politics & International Relations and 61 more.
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