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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Lincoln Bishop University

Lincoln

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Birkbeck

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Lincoln Bishop

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Lincoln Bishop University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Lincoln Bishop University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Lincoln Bishop University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and History. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Lincoln Bishop University offers 118 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £10,790 at Lincoln Bishop University: Lincoln Bishop University is about £7,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,930 at Lincoln Bishop University: Lincoln Bishop University is about £3,920 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 3 and Lincoln Bishop University in 0. The widest gap is in English Literature: £24,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £17,500 from Lincoln Bishop University. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lincoln Bishop University is higher in 5 and Birkbeck, University of London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
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#301
THE World
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
2006
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

Lincoln Bishop University

85.1%
93.6%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
85.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
2.3%

International

International student share

361
118

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%
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Lincoln Bishop

5 countries · 2.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.1%
  • 🌐Nepal9.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%

Subjects

11 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

Lincoln Bishop University

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Lincoln Bishop 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
Lincoln Bishop University
£10,790

Lincoln Bishop University is about £7,710 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Lincoln Bishop University
£16,930

Lincoln Bishop University is about £3,920 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

Lincoln Bishop University

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction97%

  • English Literature

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    98%Satisfaction100%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Archaeology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    97%Satisfaction100%

  • Applied Psychology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction90%

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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Lincoln Bishop University

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Lincoln Bishop University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £10,790 at Lincoln Bishop University: Lincoln Bishop University is about £7,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,930 at Lincoln Bishop University: Lincoln Bishop University is about £3,920 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 Lincoln Bishop University?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), History, Psychology (General), English Literature, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Archaeology, Applied Psychology and Humanities.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Lincoln Bishop University better for History?

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £20,000 from Lincoln Bishop University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Birkbeck, University of London and 96% at Lincoln Bishop University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Lincoln Bishop University offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Lincoln Bishop University lists 118 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 58 subject areas that Lincoln Bishop University does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Computer Science and 50 more.

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

Lincoln Bishop University teaches 7 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Theology & Religious Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Welsh Studies.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Lincoln Bishop University118 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses