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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Birkbeck

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Edge Hill

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Edge Hill University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Edge Hill University both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,000 at Edge Hill University: Edge Hill University is about £5,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 18 and Edge Hill University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £23,500 from Edge Hill University. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 11 and Edge Hill University in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
—
#301
THE World
#1001
—
Guardian UK
#89
1823
Established
1885
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

Edge Hill University

85.1%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
4.5%

International

International student share

361
210

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
3

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

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%

Subjects

30 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

Edge Hill University

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Psychology, Healthcare Science, Marketing, English Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biology, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Software Engineering, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Personal & Professional Development, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Edge Hill 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
Edge Hill University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Edge Hill University
£15,000

Edge Hill University is about £5,850 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

Edge Hill University

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    76%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    72%Satisfaction71%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Creative Writing

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Biochemistry

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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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Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Edge Hill University: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,000 at Edge Hill University: Edge Hill University is about £5,850 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 Edge Hill University?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Computer Science, History, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Management, Business Studies and 18 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Edge Hill University better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £20,500 from Edge Hill University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 92% at Edge Hill University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Edge Hill University offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 39 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Accounting, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Philosophy and 31 more.

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

Edge Hill University teaches 25 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Geography (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 17 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses