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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Birkbeck, University of London vs Leeds Beckett University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Leeds Beckett University both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law and Politics & International Relations. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £1,660 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £2,410 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 16 and Leeds Beckett University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £26,000 from Leeds Beckett University. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 12 and Leeds Beckett University in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#1001
#301
THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#70
1823
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

Leeds Beckett University

85.1%
85.8%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
85.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
19.1%

International

International student share

361
318

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
0

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

Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%

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

Leeds Beckett University

Also taught at both: Accounting, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Journalism, Creative Writing, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Classical Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, English Studies, Software Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, International Development, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Planning & Housing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Leeds Beckett 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
Leeds Beckett University
£16,840

Leeds Beckett University is about £1,660 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Leeds Beckett University
£18,440

Leeds Beckett University is about £2,410 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

Leeds Beckett University

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

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

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    76%Satisfaction65%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    72%Satisfaction77%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    98%Satisfaction87%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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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Leeds Beckett University

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Leeds Beckett University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £1,660 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £2,410 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 Leeds Beckett University?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Management, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, History, Business Studies, Physical Geography & Climate and 26 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Leeds Beckett University better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £21,000 from Leeds Beckett University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 86% at Leeds Beckett University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Leeds Beckett University offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 31 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Sciences (General), Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 23 more.

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

Leeds Beckett University teaches 29 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Music, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Work and 21 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses