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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Surrey

Guildford · QS World #246

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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Surrey

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Surrey 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 University of Surrey at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Surrey both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Business & Management (General). Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Surrey offers 271 courses across 62 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £30,000 at University of Surrey: Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,500 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Surrey is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and University of Surrey 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
#246
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#24
N/A
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Surrey

No data
88.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.2%

International

International student share

34
271

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

    VS

    Surrey

    90 countries · 20.2% international

    • 🇮🇳India25%
    • 🇨🇳China8.3%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia5.1%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.2%

    Subjects

    12 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 Surrey

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £25,900 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £22,700 (PG)

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £25,900 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Surrey

    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 Surrey
    £30,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Surrey
    £25,900

    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

    University of Surrey

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      95%Satisfaction96%

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      94%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Surrey

    The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Machine learning enhanced muon imaging for nuclear waste monitoring and safeguards

    £26,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Nanoscale standardisation of DNA damage for Emerging Isotopes in Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection

    £26,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Understanding the dynamics of space radiation hazards using measurements from novel in-situ detectors

    £26,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    AI for proton-acoustics for real-time 3D dosimetry of proton therapy

    £25,805

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Surrey: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £30,000 at University of Surrey: Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,500 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 Surrey?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Animal Science, Film Production & Cinematography and General Engineering.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £27,500 from University of Surrey. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 96% at University of Surrey. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Surrey lists 271 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 Surrey?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that University of Surrey does not, including Education Studies, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History and Social Work.

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

    University of Surrey teaches 50 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Management, Mathematics, Economics, Law, Music, Drama & Theatre and 42 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Surrey271 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses