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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Coventry University

Coventry · QS World #581

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

Coventry

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London and Coventry University 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, scholarship; Coventry University on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, courses.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Coventry University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Coventry University both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Coventry University offers 468 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,600 at Coventry University: Coventry University is about £900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,500 at Coventry University: Coventry University is about £1,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 19 and Coventry University in 5. The widest gap is in Business Information Systems: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £28,000 from Coventry University. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Coventry University is higher in 16 and Birkbeck, University of London in 6, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#581
#301
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#40
1823
Established
1843
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

Coventry University

85.1%
88.3%

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%
81.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
45.1%

International

International student share

361
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
6

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%
VS

Coventry

81 countries · 45.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India55.6%
  • 🌐Nepal12.6%
  • 🇨🇳China6.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.5%

Subjects

43 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

Coventry University

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Physical Geography & Climate, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Journalism, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Literature, Philosophy, Biological Sciences (General), Chemistry, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Geology & Earth Sciences, Healthcare Science, Teacher Training, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Statistics, Food & Beverage Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Coventry University

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
Coventry University
£17,600

Coventry University is about £900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Coventry University
£19,500

Coventry University is about £1,350 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

Coventry University

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    76%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    75%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction99%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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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Coventry University

AZIZ Foundation Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

EU Support Bursary

100%

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship 2025/26

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Coventry University Group Scholarship

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Coventry University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,600 at Coventry University: Coventry University is about £900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,500 at Coventry University: Coventry University is about £1,350 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 Coventry University?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion and 31 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Coventry University better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £21,000 from Coventry University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 92% at Coventry University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Coventry University offer more courses?

Coventry University lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 26 subject areas that Coventry University does not, including Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Creative Writing, Classical Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Social Sciences (General), Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies and 18 more.

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

Coventry University teaches 38 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and 30 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Coventry University468 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses