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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.
4/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
Suffolk
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment). University of Suffolk is ahead on graduate salary, courses.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Suffolk at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Suffolk both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Health & Social Care, Psychology (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University Centre South Devon is about £2,190 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Suffolk is higher in 4 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £22,000 from University of Suffolk. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 3 and University of Suffolk in 3.
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 Suffolk
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
Suffolk
15 countries · 3.8% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
- 🇮🇳India19.4%
- 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%
Subjects
10 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 Suffolk
Health & Social Care
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
General Engineering
Management
Computer Science
Creative Arts (General)
Design & Fashion
Media & Film Studies
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 Suffolk
- £15,690
University Centre South Devon is about £2,190 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Suffolk
- £15,210
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 Suffolk
Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50098%Satisfaction93%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000100%Satisfaction91%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£22,00090%Satisfaction91%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50099%Satisfaction93%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£20,00087%Satisfaction93%Creative Arts (General)
£14,500Salary (3 years)£19,00091%SatisfactionNo dataDesign & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£19,00087%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University of Suffolk: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Suffolk cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University Centre South Devon is about £2,190 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 Suffolk?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Health & Social Care, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Management, Computer Science, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion and Media & Film Studies.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Suffolk better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £22,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 91% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Suffolk offer more courses?
University of Suffolk lists 115 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 Suffolk?
University Centre South Devon teaches 8 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General) and Music.
What can you study at University of Suffolk but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Suffolk teaches 39 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Medical Imaging, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Ecology & Conservation, Business & Management (General), Community & Specialist Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Law and 31 more.
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