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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

Birkbeck

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London and Bristol, UWE are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, graduate salary, courses; Bristol, UWE on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Bristol, UWE at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Bristol, UWE both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Law. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,750 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £2,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,250 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £4,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 16 and Bristol, UWE in 5. The widest gap is in Creative Writing: £31,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £22,500 from Bristol, UWE. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 12 and Birkbeck, University of London in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#761
#301
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#66
1823
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Birkbeck, University of London

Bristol, UWE

85.1%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
24.8%

International

International student share

361
257

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
24

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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
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Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%

Subjects

38 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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Bristol, UWE

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Creative Writing, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare Science, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training, Biological Sciences (General), Microbiology & Cell Biology, Personal & Professional Development, Biology, Human Resource Management, Planning & Housing.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Bristol, UWE

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

Birkbeck, University of London
£18,500
Bristol, UWE
£15,750

Bristol, UWE is about £2,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Bristol, UWE
£16,250

Bristol, UWE is about £4,600 a year cheaper.

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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Bristol, UWE

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    76%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    75%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    72%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    98%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Birkbeck, University of London

Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

£18,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Cyril Taylor Scholarships

£15,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Breakspear scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

MA History of Art scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Bristol, UWE: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Bristol, UWE cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,750 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £2,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,250 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £4,600 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 Birkbeck, University of London and Bristol, UWE?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Economics, History, Management and 26 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Bristol, UWE better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £27,500 from Bristol, UWE. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Birkbeck, University of London and 84% at Bristol, UWE. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Bristol, UWE offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Bristol, UWE?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 31 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Biochemistry, Classical Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Social Sciences (General), Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies and 23 more.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

Bristol, UWE teaches 34 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art and 26 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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