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London · QS World #354
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.
1/8
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Birkbeck
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
Birkbeck, University of London leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs Birkbeck, University of London at a glance
Arden University and Birkbeck, University of London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Law. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas.
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.
Arden University
Birkbeck, University of London
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Birkbeck
60 countries · 12% international
- 🇺🇸United States10.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.7%
- 🇮🇳India8.6%
- 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
- 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
Subjects
11 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.
Arden University
Birkbeck, University of London
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesFee not available
17 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
20 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
19 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
Economics
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
Management
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Marketing
Information Systems & Data Science
Human Resource Management
Only at Arden University
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
- Arden University
- No data
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £18,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArden University
View all scholarships →Birkbeck, University of London
Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship
£18,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Cyril Taylor Scholarships
£15,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Breakspear scholarship
£12,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
MA History of Art scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arden University vs Birkbeck, University of London: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and Birkbeck, University of London?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Economics, Management, Psychology (General), Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Information Systems & Data Science and Human Resource Management.
Does Arden University or Birkbeck, University of London offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
Arden University teaches 3 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Arden University?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 58 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 50 more.
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