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Nottingham · QS World #97
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/8
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Nottingham
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Nottingham at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Nottingham both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Physics. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: University Centre South Devon is about £19,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham 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 £36,000 from University of Nottingham. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and University of Nottingham 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
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University Centre South Devon
University of Nottingham
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
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
Subjects
15 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 Nottingham
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Physics
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £28,600 (PG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,700 (UG)
Social Sciences (General)
Health & Social Care
Management
Music
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Animal Science
Design & Fashion
General Engineering
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
University Centre South Devon is about £19,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
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 Nottingham
Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£36,00087%Satisfaction79%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500100%Satisfaction83%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£33,50097%Satisfaction78%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£26,00090%Satisfaction95%Animal Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00088%Satisfaction78%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Nottingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: University Centre South Devon is about £19,500 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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, Management, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 3 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Nottingham better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £36,000 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 79% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?
University Centre South Devon teaches 3 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Nottingham teaches 83 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Architecture, Biotechnology and 75 more.
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