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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 1 category
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Lincoln
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Lincoln at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Lincoln both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Physics, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University Centre South Devon is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 4 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 £29,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 2, with 1 about level.
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 Lincoln
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
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
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 Lincoln
Physics
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Animal Science
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Psychology (General)
Media & Film Studies
Childhood & Youth Studies
General Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Music
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
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 Lincoln
- £18,300
University Centre South Devon is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
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 Lincoln
Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£29,50087%Satisfaction73%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£20,00087%Satisfaction87%Animal Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction94%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£23,00090%Satisfaction95%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction82%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£18,00091%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Canada Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
European Union Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South East Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University Centre South Devon is about £4,800 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 Lincoln?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Physics, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 1 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Lincoln better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £29,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 73% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 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 Lincoln?
University Centre South Devon teaches 5 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Creative Arts (General) and Management.
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Lincoln teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Law, Politics & International Relations, Journalism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences and 60 more.
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