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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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Portsmouth
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Portsmouth both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Management. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University Centre South Devon is about £4,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 6 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Healthcare Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £30,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 7 and University of Portsmouth in 1, 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 Portsmouth
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
Portsmouth
96 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India22.1%
- 🇨🇳China11.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
- 🌐Kuwait7.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
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 Portsmouth
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Management
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £18,600 (PG)
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
General Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Psychology (General)
Music
Physics
Social Sciences (General)
Healthcare Science
Creative Arts (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 Portsmouth
- £17,900
University Centre South Devon is about £4,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Portsmouth
- £18,600
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 Portsmouth
Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£25,50087%Satisfaction82%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£26,50097%Satisfaction87%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£21,50087%Satisfaction83%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£24,00090%Satisfaction86%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50099%Satisfaction85%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction86%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£21,00091%Satisfaction91%Social Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000100%Satisfaction86%Healthcare Science
£21,000Salary (3 years)£30,50099%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship
£3,000
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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship
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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship
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Sanctuary Language Bursary
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Sanctuary Scholarship
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FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Portsmouth: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Portsmouth cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University Centre South Devon is about £4,400 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 Portsmouth?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Music, Physics and 3 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Portsmouth better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 82% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?
University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?
University Centre South Devon teaches 3 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Animal Science, Health & Social Care and Marine Engineering & Technology.
What can you study at University of Portsmouth but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Portsmouth teaches 69 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Accounting and 61 more.
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