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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University College Birmingham

Birmingham

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/4

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 4 categories

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0/4

University College Birmingham

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (TEF, established, courses, scholarship). University College Birmingham does not lead in any category where both have data.

Aberystwyth University vs University College Birmingham at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University College Birmingham both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Business Studies. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £7,220 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aberystwyth University is higher in 5 and University College Birmingham in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £20,000 from University College Birmingham. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 5 and University College Birmingham in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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THE World
—
#62
Guardian UK
—
1872
Established
1957
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

University College Birmingham

No data
88.3%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£25,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
47%

International

International student share

414
115

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
7

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.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    University College Birmingham

    26 countries · 47% international

    • 🌐Nepal48.9%
    • 🇮🇳India24.7%
    • 🇨🇳China11.5%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%

    Subjects

    16 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    University College Birmingham

    Also taught at both: Mental Health Nursing.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University College Birmingham

    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

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    University College Birmingham
    £13,500

    University College Birmingham is about £7,220 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University College Birmingham
    £17,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    University College Birmingham

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction87%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      93%Satisfaction86%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      81%Satisfaction96%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction89%

    • Marketing

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      95%Satisfaction85%

    • Education Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      83%Satisfaction98%

    • Software Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
      75%Satisfaction89%

    • Adult Nursing

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      96%Satisfaction91%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      97%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    University College Birmingham

    GREAT Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Dean's Award

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    Early Action Scholarship

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Alumni Scholarship

    25%

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University College Birmingham: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or University College Birmingham cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £7,220 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 Aberystwyth University and University College Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 4 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University College Birmingham better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £21,000 from University College Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Aberystwyth University and 86% at University College Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University College Birmingham offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University College Birmingham lists 115 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University College Birmingham?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 50 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including Mathematics, History, Law, Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Accounting and 42 more.

    What can you study at University College Birmingham but not at Aberystwyth University?

    University College Birmingham teaches 20 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Food Science, Health & Social Care, Food Production & Technology, Planning & Housing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Civil Engineering and 12 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University College Birmingham115 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses