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Salford · QS World #1001
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.
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University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 3 categories
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Salford
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Salford leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Salford at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Salford both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Physics and Psychology (General). University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,040 at University of Salford: University Centre South Devon is about £3,540 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Salford is higher in 4 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £19,500 from University of Salford. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 3 and University of Salford in 2.
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 Salford
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
Salford
63 countries · 19.1% international
- 🇮🇳India34.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
- 🌐Kuwait3.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%
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 Salford
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Physics
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Computer Science
Media & Film Studies
Music
Social Sciences (General)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Management
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Only at University Centre South Devon
Only at University of Salford
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 Salford
- £17,040
University Centre South Devon is about £3,540 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Salford
- £17,710
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 Salford
Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction90%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction79%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,50090%Satisfaction96%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£23,50087%Satisfaction76%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£18,50091%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships
£8,160
Deadline: N/A
Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships
£7,100
Deadline: N/A
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
IFY Excellence Scholarship
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Salford: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Salford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,040 at University of Salford: University Centre South Devon is about £3,540 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 Salford?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Physics, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Music, Social Sciences (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Salford better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £19,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 90% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Salford offer more courses?
University of Salford lists 305 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 Salford?
University Centre South Devon teaches 7 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Salford but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Salford teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 53 more.
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