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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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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Loughborough

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Loughborough 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 Loughborough University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Loughborough University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Civil Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,250 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Loughborough University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and Loughborough 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
#203
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#11
N/A
Established
1909
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Barnsley College University Centre

Loughborough University

No data
87.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.4%

International

International student share

34
416

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
36

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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    Loughborough

    90 countries · 18.4% international

    • 🇨🇳China24.7%
    • 🇮🇳India13.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%

    Subjects

    13 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

    Loughborough University

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      25 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £23,950 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £23,950 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £29,750 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Fee not available

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £31,750 (PG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £23,950 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £23,100 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Loughborough 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
    Loughborough University
    £29,750

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Loughborough University
    £29,500

    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

    Loughborough University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      95%Satisfaction85%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Loughborough University

    Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver's Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Impact Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Inspiring Success Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Loughborough University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Loughborough University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,250 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 Barnsley College University Centre and Loughborough University?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), History, Education Studies and 1 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Loughborough University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £26,500 from Loughborough University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 85% at Loughborough University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Loughborough University offer more courses?

    Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Social Work.

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

    Loughborough University teaches 50 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Physics, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Management, Materials Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate and 42 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Loughborough University416 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses