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Weston-super-Mare
Sheffield · QS World #82
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/8
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Sheffield
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sheffield leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
University Centre Weston vs University of Sheffield at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Sheffield both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University Centre Weston is about £11,930 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield 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 £30,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 2 and University of Sheffield in 0.
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 Sheffield
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
Sheffield
100 countries · 28.1% international
- 🇨🇳China45.6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%
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 Sheffield
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Civil Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Public Health & Epidemiology
Building & Construction
Animal Science
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 Sheffield
- £25,830
University Centre Weston is about £11,930 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Sheffield
- £31,360
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 Sheffield
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£30,50098%Satisfaction80%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,00090%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Sheffield
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
£3,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Access to Sheffield Scholarships
£1,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
FAQ
University Centre Weston vs University of Sheffield: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Sheffield cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University Centre Weston is about £11,930 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 Sheffield?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Building & Construction and Animal Science.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Sheffield better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £30,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 80% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Sheffield offer more courses?
University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Sheffield?
University Centre Weston teaches 9 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Education Studies, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Sheffield teaches 70 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, General Engineering and 62 more.
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