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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.
6/7
Aston
scored higher in 6 categories
1/7
BPP
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). BPP University is ahead on international.
Aston University, Birmingham vs BPP University at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and BPP University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Adult Nursing. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; BPP University offers 14 courses across 4 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £33,000 at BPP University: Aston University, Birmingham is about £10,420 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, BPP University 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
BPP University
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%
BPP
66 countries · 69.4% international
- 🇮🇳India54.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan20.9%
- 🌐Nepal13.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1.6%
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
BPP University
Law
2 coursesTypical fee £22,580 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Business & Management (General)
Adult Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
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
- BPP University
- £33,000
Aston University, Birmingham is about £10,420 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- BPP University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for BPP 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
BPP University
Adult Nursing
£36,000Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction92%Mental Health Nursing
£36,000Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
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Aston University, Birmingham vs BPP University: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or BPP University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £33,000 at BPP University: Aston University, Birmingham is about £10,420 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 BPP University?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or BPP University offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and BPP University lists 14 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at BPP University?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 47 subject areas that BPP University does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 39 more.
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