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Weston-super-Mare
Reading · QS World #196
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 Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
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Reading
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston and University of Reading are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment; University of Reading on established, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre Weston vs University of Reading at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Reading both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre Weston is about £11,950 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £35,500 from University of Reading. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and University of Reading in 1.
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 Reading
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
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
Subjects
7 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 Reading
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Building & Construction
2 coursesFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £31,650 (PG)
Sociology & Criminology
Education Studies
Animal Science
Civil Engineering
Media & Film Studies
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 Reading
- £25,850
University Centre Weston is about £11,950 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
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 Reading
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£35,50098%Satisfaction77%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£31,00090%Satisfaction96%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000100%Satisfaction97%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
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FAQ
University Centre Weston vs University of Reading: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre Weston is about £11,950 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Animal Science, Civil Engineering and Media & Film Studies.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Reading better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Reading?
University Centre Weston teaches 9 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Reading teaches 63 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management and 55 more.
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