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Bradford · QS World #497
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 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 3 categories
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Bradford
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bradford leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Bradford at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Bradford both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Computer Science. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University Centre South Devon is about £3,390 a year cheaper.
In Computer Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Bradford is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 3 and University of Bradford in 0.
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 Bradford
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
Bradford
45 countries · 25.1% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🌐Kuwait5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%
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 South Devon
University of Bradford
Psychology (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Computer Science
General Engineering
Management
Health & Social Care
Social Sciences (General)
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 Bradford
- £16,890
University Centre South Devon is about £3,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Bradford
- £15,700
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 Bradford
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500100%Satisfaction80%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00099%Satisfaction83%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£25,00087%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan
£35,000
Deadline: N/A
Disabled Students' Allowance
£26,291
Deadline: N/A
MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Bradford: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Bradford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University Centre South Devon is about £3,390 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 South Devon and University of Bradford?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, General Engineering, Management, Health & Social Care and Social Sciences (General).
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Bradford better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £25,000 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 82% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Bradford offer more courses?
University of Bradford lists 211 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 Bradford?
University Centre South Devon teaches 11 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General) and 3 more.
What can you study at University of Bradford but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Bradford teaches 42 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Law, Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Forensic Science, Business Studies and 34 more.
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