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University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

Chester

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

South Wales

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of South Wales leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). University of Chester is ahead on established, employment, international.

University of Chester vs University of South Wales at a glance

University of Chester and University of South Wales both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Business & Management (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,950 a year at University of Chester and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of Chester is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Chester and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of Chester is about £2,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chester is higher in 20 and University of South Wales in 5, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £25,000 three years after graduating from University of Chester, against £32,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 27 and University of Chester in 4.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#1201
#1501
THE World
#1201
#91
Guardian UK
#83
1839
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Chester

University of South Wales

83.9%
86.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£27,400
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.7%
22%

International

International student share

329
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
23

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.

Chester

52 countries · 28.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India32.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
VS

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

41 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 of Chester

University of South Wales

Also taught at both: Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Music, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Business Studies, Education Studies, History, Animal Science, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Sciences (General), Social Work, Chemistry, Health & Social Care, English Studies, Fine Art, Midwifery, Public Health & Epidemiology, General Engineering.

Only at University of Chester

Only at University of South Wales

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 of Chester
£14,950
University of South Wales
£16,200

University of Chester is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Chester
£15,500
University of South Wales
£17,900

University of Chester is about £2,400 a year cheaper.

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 of Chester

University of South Wales

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Software Engineering

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    66%Satisfaction81%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction97%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    80%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Chester

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Visit Us Travel Bursary

£100

Deadline: N/A

Futures Employability Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

University of Chester vs University of South Wales: common questions

Is University of Chester or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,950 a year at University of Chester and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of Chester is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Chester and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of Chester is about £2,400 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 of Chester and University of South Wales?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 29 more.

Is University of Chester or University of South Wales better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from University of Chester, and £19,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University of Chester and 90% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Chester or University of South Wales offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chester lists 329 courses.

What can you study at University of Chester but not at University of South Wales?

University of Chester teaches 32 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Archaeology, Geography (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Agriculture & Land Management, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Theology & Religious Studies and 24 more.

What can you study at University of South Wales but not at University of Chester?

University of South Wales teaches 22 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Computing and 14 more.

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University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses