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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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De Montfort University

Leicester · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Barnsley College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

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De Montfort

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

De Montfort University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs De Montfort University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and De Montfort University both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; De Montfort University offers 204 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,800 at De Montfort University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and De Montfort University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#65
N/A
Established
1870
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Barnsley College University Centre

De Montfort University

No data
85%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.8%

International

International student share

34
204

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
8

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.

Barnsley College University Centre

No published data on international students

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    De Montfort

    73 countries · 31.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India42.4%
    • 🇨🇳China14.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.4%
    • 🌐Nepal6.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.6%

    Subjects

    17 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.

    Barnsley College University Centre

    De Montfort University

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,800 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,300 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,300 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,800 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,800 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,300 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,800 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,300 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,800 (PG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,800 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,600 (PG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,800 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,300 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Social Work, General Engineering.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at De Montfort 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

    Barnsley College University Centre
    £13,500
    De Montfort University
    £16,800

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    De Montfort University
    £17,800

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Barnsley College University Centre 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.

    Barnsley College University Centre

    De Montfort University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      100%Satisfaction66%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    De Montfort University

    Global Partnerships Scholarship

    £8,500

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Health and Life Sciences Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship 2026/27

    20%

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship

    20%

    Deadline: N/A

    Travel bursary

    £200

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs De Montfort University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or De Montfort University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,800 at De Montfort University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,300 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 Barnsley College University Centre and De Montfort University?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Education Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 5 more.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or De Montfort University offer more courses?

    De Montfort University lists 204 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at De Montfort University?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 2 subject areas that De Montfort University does not, including Animal Science and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    What can you study at De Montfort University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    De Montfort University teaches 51 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 43 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    De Montfort University204 courses · 8 scholarshipsBrowse Courses