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Birmingham · QS World #416
London
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/7
Aston
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
Bloomsbury Institute London
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). Bloomsbury Institute London is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Aston University, Birmingham vs Bloomsbury Institute London at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and Bloomsbury Institute London both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Accounting and Finance & Actuarial Science. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Bloomsbury Institute London offers 13 courses across 4 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £12,000 at Bloomsbury Institute London: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £10,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,750 at Bloomsbury Institute London: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,250 a year cheaper.
In Accounting, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bloomsbury Institute London is higher in 2 and Aston University, Birmingham 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
Bloomsbury Institute 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.
Aston
67 countries · 22.1% international
- 🇮🇳India40.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
- 🌐Kuwait4.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
Bloomsbury Institute London
3 countries · 79.2% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan92.7%
- 🇮🇳India4.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria0.6%
Subjects
4 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
Bloomsbury Institute London
Business & Management (General)
Accounting
Finance & Actuarial Science
Law
Only at Aston University, 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
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £22,580
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £12,000
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £10,580 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £15,750
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,250 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
Bloomsbury Institute London
Accounting
£29,500Salary (3 years)£21,50086%Satisfaction95%Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
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Aston University, Birmingham vs Bloomsbury Institute London: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or Bloomsbury Institute London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £12,000 at Bloomsbury Institute London: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £10,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,750 at Bloomsbury Institute London: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,250 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 Aston University, Birmingham and Bloomsbury Institute London?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science and Law.
Is Aston University, Birmingham or Bloomsbury Institute London better for Accounting?
Accounting graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £21,500 from Bloomsbury Institute London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Aston University, Birmingham and 95% at Bloomsbury Institute London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or Bloomsbury Institute London offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and Bloomsbury Institute London lists 13 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Bloomsbury Institute London?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 47 subject areas that Bloomsbury Institute London does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 39 more.
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