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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/5
Birkbeck
scored higher in 4 categories
1/5
City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Birkbeck, University of London leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses, scholarship). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.
Birkbeck, University of London vs City of Liverpool College University Centre at a glance
Birkbeck, University of London and City of Liverpool College University Centre both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Management and Computing & IT. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at City of Liverpool College University Centre: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £5,000 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.
Birkbeck, University of London
City of Liverpool College University Centre
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.
Birkbeck
60 countries · 12% international
- 🇺🇸United States10.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.7%
- 🇮🇳India8.6%
- 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
- 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
City of Liverpool College University Centre
No published data on international students
Subjects
2 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
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Management
Computing & IT
Only at Birkbeck, University of London
Only at City of Liverpool 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
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £18,500
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- £13,500
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for City of Liverpool College University Centre yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBirkbeck, 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
City of Liverpool College University Centre
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Birkbeck, University of London vs City of Liverpool College University Centre: common questions
Is Birkbeck, University of London or City of Liverpool College University Centre cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at City of Liverpool College University Centre: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £5,000 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 Birkbeck, University of London and City of Liverpool College University Centre?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Management and Computing & IT.
Does Birkbeck, University of London or City of Liverpool College University Centre offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 67 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages and 59 more.
What can you study at City of Liverpool College University Centre but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Games Design & Computer Animation.
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