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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.
2/7
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Gloucestershire
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Gloucestershire leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Gloucestershire both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University Centre South Devon is about £3,930 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 5 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 £26,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 6 and University of Gloucestershire in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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University Centre South Devon
University of Gloucestershire
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
Gloucestershire
28 countries · 18.9% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇮🇳India12.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🇺🇸United States5.2%
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 Gloucestershire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesFee not available
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Music
Psychology (General)
Computer Science
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
Healthcare Science
General Engineering
Management
Only at University Centre South Devon
Only at University of Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire
- £17,430
University Centre South Devon is about £3,930 a year cheaper.
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 Gloucestershire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction94%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£18,50087%Satisfaction83%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£16,00091%Satisfaction83%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction89%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,50087%Satisfaction77%Healthcare Science
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data99%Satisfaction89%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£25,00097%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
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Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27
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FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Gloucestershire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University Centre South Devon is about £3,930 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 Gloucestershire?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Music, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Healthcare Science, General Engineering and Management.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Gloucestershire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £21,000 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 94% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Gloucestershire offer more courses?
University of Gloucestershire lists 284 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 Gloucestershire?
University Centre South Devon teaches 7 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General) and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Gloucestershire but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Gloucestershire teaches 49 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation and 41 more.
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