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Paignton
Devon · QS World #136
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 1 category
6/7
Exeter
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Exeter leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Exeter at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Exeter both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Physics, General Engineering and Computer Science. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University Centre South Devon is about £11,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 3 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 £40,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and University of Exeter 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 Exeter
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
Exeter
111 countries · 22.2% international
- 🇨🇳China25.1%
- 🇮🇳India10.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
- 🇺🇸United States2.8%
Subjects
13 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 Exeter
Physics
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
General Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £24,950 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Management
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Health & Social Care
Social Sciences (General)
Animal Science
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 Exeter
- £24,950
University Centre South Devon is about £11,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Exeter
- £25,550
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 Exeter
Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£40,50087%Satisfaction83%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000100%Satisfaction93%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£36,00097%Satisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£24,00090%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
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Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund
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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries
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FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Exeter: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University Centre South Devon is about £11,450 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 Exeter?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Physics, General Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General) and 1 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Exeter better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £40,500 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 83% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Exeter offer more courses?
University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?
University Centre South Devon teaches 5 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion and Music.
What can you study at University of Exeter but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Exeter teaches 78 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 70 more.
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