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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

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 0 categories

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Nottingham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Nottingham leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Nottingham at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Nottingham both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Childhood & Youth Studies. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Barnsley College University Centre is about £19,500 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and University of Nottingham in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#97
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THE World
#145
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Guardian UK
#21
N/A
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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

University of Nottingham

No data
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
21.1%

International

International student share

34
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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

    Nottingham

    98 countries · 21.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China42.6%
    • 🇮🇳India9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
    • 🇹🇷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

    University of Nottingham

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      34 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      23 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £28,600 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (PG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £33,500 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £56,400 (PG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £25,400 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £28,600 (PG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £25,750 (PG)

    Also taught at both: Social Work.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Nottingham

    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 Nottingham
    £33,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £19,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Nottingham
    £30,800

    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

    University of Nottingham

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      95%Satisfaction95%

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      94%Satisfaction78%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      100%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Nottingham

    Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

    £11,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Molson Coors Award

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

    £750

    Deadline: N/A

    Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Nottingham: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Nottingham cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Barnsley College University Centre is about £19,500 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 Nottingham?

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

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

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

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of Nottingham offer more courses?

    University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering and Applied Computing.

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

    University of Nottingham teaches 82 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 74 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Nottingham580 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses