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

U
University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

1/2

Barnsley College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

1/2

Sunderland

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Sunderland are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; University of Sunderland on courses.

Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Sunderland both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Childhood & Youth Studies. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

—
QS World
—
—
THE World
#1501
—
Guardian UK
#86
N/A
Established
1901
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

University of Sunderland

No data
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
36.5%

International

International student share

34
193

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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

    Sunderland

    56 countries · 36.5% international

    • 🌐Nepal29.5%
    • 🇮🇳India17.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
    • 🇨🇳China7.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

    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 Sunderland

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,500 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,000 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Sunderland

    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 Sunderland
    £17,500

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Sunderland
    £17,000

    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 Sunderland

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      95%Satisfaction86%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction100%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University of Sunderland

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,000 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 Sunderland?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology and 1 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £19,500 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 86% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Sunderland lists 193 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 Sunderland?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Building & Construction, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, History and Politics & International Relations.

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

    University of Sunderland teaches 43 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 35 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
    U
    University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses