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Weston-super-Mare
Portsmouth · QS World #662
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.
2/6
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Portsmouth
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Portsmouth leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre Weston vs University of Portsmouth at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Portsmouth both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies and Building & Construction. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University Centre Weston is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 5 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £26,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University of Portsmouth in 4.
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 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 Weston
No published data on international students
Portsmouth
96 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India22.1%
- 🇨🇳China11.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
- 🌐Kuwait7.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
Subjects
13 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 Portsmouth
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Education Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Building & Construction
2 coursesFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Civil Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Media & Film Studies
Applied Computing
Social Work
Public Health & Epidemiology
Creative Arts (General)
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 Portsmouth
- £17,900
University Centre Weston is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Portsmouth
- £18,600
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 Portsmouth
Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,00090%Satisfaction87%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction89%Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£26,50098%Satisfaction87%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,000Salary (3 years)£26,50080%Satisfaction93%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00093%Satisfaction100%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction85%Applied Computing
£20,000Salary (3 years)£26,50080%Satisfaction88%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,50090%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Portsmouth
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 Weston vs University of Portsmouth: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Portsmouth cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University Centre Weston is about £4,000 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 Portsmouth?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Social Work, Public Health & Epidemiology and 1 more.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Portsmouth better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre Weston and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?
University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Portsmouth?
University Centre Weston teaches 3 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Animal Science, Crafts & Applied Arts and Health & Social Care.
What can you study at University of Portsmouth but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Portsmouth teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Accounting and 63 more.
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