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Barnsley
Cambridge · QS World #6
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.
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Barnsley College University Centre
scored higher in 1 category
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Cambridge
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship.
Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and University of Cambridge both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, History and General Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Barnsley College University Centre is about £19,390 a year cheaper.
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.
Barnsley College University Centre
University of Cambridge
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.
Barnsley College University Centre
No published data on international students
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
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
University of Cambridge
Childhood & Youth Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £43,520 (PG)
History
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £32,440 (UG)
General Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Politics & International Relations
Business & Management (General)
Computer Science
Education Studies
Building & Construction
Software Engineering
Animal Science
Civil Engineering
Only at Barnsley College University Centre
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
- University of Cambridge
- £32,890
Barnsley College University Centre is about £19,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Barnsley College University Centre
- No data
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
We do not have reliable international fee data for Barnsley College University Centre yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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University of Cambridge
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Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Barnsley College University Centre is about £19,390 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 University of Cambridge?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, History, General Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science and 1 more.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at University of Cambridge?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography and Social Work.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
University of Cambridge teaches 66 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, Law, Archaeology and 58 more.
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