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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
Cambridge
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Cambridge at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Cambridge both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering and Physics. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: University Centre South Devon is about £19,390 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 2 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £63,500 from University of Cambridge. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 2 and University Centre South Devon in 1.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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University Centre South Devon
University of Cambridge
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
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
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 Cambridge
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £43,520 (PG)
General Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (UG)
Physics
Computer Science
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Management
Psychology (General)
Media & Film Studies
Music
Animal Science
Health & Social Care
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 Cambridge
- £32,890
University Centre South Devon is about £19,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
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 Cambridge
Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£63,50087%Satisfaction94%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000100%Satisfaction92%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£27,00091%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: University Centre South Devon is about £19,390 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Music, Animal Science and Health & Social Care.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Cambridge better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £63,500 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 94% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 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 Cambridge?
University Centre South Devon teaches 7 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General) and Design & Fashion.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Cambridge teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics and 60 more.
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