Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

B
Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

O
Oxford Brookes University

Oxford · QS World #411

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.

0/2

Barnsley College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

VS

2/2

Oxford Brookes

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Oxford Brookes 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 Oxford Brookes University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Oxford Brookes University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations and Building & Construction. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,250 at Oxford Brookes University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,750 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Oxford Brookes University is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 4 and Oxford Brookes University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

—
QS World
#411
—
THE World
#801
—
Guardian UK
#43
N/A
Established
1865
No
Russell Group
No
—
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

Oxford Brookes University

No data
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.3%

International

International student share

34
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
14

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

    VS

    Oxford Brookes

    90 countries · 11.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India29.2%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
    • 🇨🇳China4.2%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

    Subjects

    16 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

    Oxford Brookes University

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £17,600 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,700 (UG)

    Also taught at both: General Engineering.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Oxford Brookes 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
    Oxford Brookes University
    £17,250

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Oxford Brookes University
    £18,900

    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

    Oxford Brookes University

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      100%Satisfaction97%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      100%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    Oxford Brookes University

    Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: Nov 2026

    Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged students bursary

    £2,000

    Deadline: Jul 2027

    Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Transition from Care Bursary

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Oxford Brookes University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Oxford Brookes University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,250 at Oxford Brookes University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,750 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 Oxford Brookes University?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 4 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Oxford Brookes 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 £23,000 from Oxford Brookes University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 94% at Oxford Brookes University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Oxford Brookes University offer more courses?

    Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing and Civil Engineering.

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

    Oxford Brookes University teaches 53 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Marketing, Law, Media & Film Studies, Anthropology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Business Studies, English Literature and 45 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

    B
    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
    O
    Oxford Brookes University307 courses · 14 scholarshipsBrowse Courses