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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/3
Aston
scored higher in 2 categories
1/3
University Centre Bishop Burton
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on scholarship.
Aston University, Birmingham vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Design & Fashion. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £9,800 a year cheaper.
In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher.
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
University Centre Bishop Burton
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%
University Centre Bishop Burton
No published data on international students
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
University Centre Bishop Burton
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Design & Fashion
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
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
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
University Centre Bishop Burton is about £9,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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
University Centre Bishop Burton
Sociology & Criminology
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAston University, Birmingham
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Alumni Master's Bursary
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
IOT Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)
£500
Deadline: N/A
Employability Bursary
£300
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Aston University, Birmingham vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £9,800 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 University Centre Bishop Burton?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 47 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 39 more.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Aston University, Birmingham?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 6 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Social Policy & Public Policy and Agricultural Sciences.
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