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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 3 categories
3/6
Kent
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon and University of Kent are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment; University of Kent on established, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Kent at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Kent both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Physics and Psychology (General). University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £23,500 at University of Kent: University Centre South Devon is about £10,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent 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 £37,000 from University of Kent. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and University of Kent 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 Kent
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
Kent
85 countries · 16% international
- 🇮🇳India9.9%
- 🇨🇳China6.8%
- 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
- 🇫🇷France5.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%
Subjects
12 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 Kent
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Physics
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Management
Social Sciences (General)
Media & Film Studies
Animal Science
Design & Fashion
General Engineering
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 Kent
- £23,500
University Centre South Devon is about £10,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Kent
- £20,700
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 Kent
Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£37,00087%Satisfaction79%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction77%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£24,50090%Satisfaction88%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction78%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£22,50087%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University of Kent: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Kent cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £23,500 at University of Kent: University Centre South Devon is about £10,000 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 Kent?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Computer Science, Physics, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Management, Social Sciences (General), Media & Film Studies, Animal Science, Design & Fashion, General Engineering and Health & Social Care.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Kent better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £37,000 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 79% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Kent offer more courses?
University of Kent lists 335 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 Kent?
University Centre South Devon teaches 6 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Creative Arts (General) and Music.
What can you study at University of Kent but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Kent teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Biology, Law, Applied Psychology, Mathematics and 43 more.
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