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Weston-super-Mare
Cambridge · QS World #6
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.
2/7
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Cambridge
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Weston is ahead on employment, scholarship.
University Centre Weston vs University of Cambridge at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Cambridge both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Education Studies. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: University Centre Weston is about £18,990 a year cheaper.
In Education Studies, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher.
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 Weston
University of Cambridge
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 Weston
No published data on international students
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
8 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 Weston
University of Cambridge
Sociology & Criminology
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
Building & Construction
Media & Film Studies
Animal Science
Civil Engineering
Health & Social Care
Only at University Centre Weston
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 Weston
- £13,900
- University of Cambridge
- £32,890
University Centre Weston is about £18,990 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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 Weston
University of Cambridge
Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Cambridge
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University Centre Weston vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: University Centre Weston is about £18,990 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 Weston and University of Cambridge?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Animal Science, Civil Engineering and Health & Social Care.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Cambridge?
University Centre Weston teaches 8 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Public Health & Epidemiology and Social Work.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Cambridge teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 63 more.
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