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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/7
Birkbeck
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
London School of Theology
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Birkbeck, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London School of Theology is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Birkbeck, University of London vs London School of Theology at a glance
Birkbeck, University of London and London School of Theology have no subject area in common. Birkbeck, University of London's largest is Sociology & Criminology; London School of Theology's is Theology & Religious Studies.
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
London School of Theology
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%
London School of Theology
2 countries · 7.7% international
- 🇮🇳India25%
- 🇨🇭Switzerland25%
Subjects
No subjects in common
Birkbeck, University of London and London School of Theology do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at Birkbeck, University of London
Only at London School of Theology
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
- London School of Theology
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Theology yet.
Postgraduate
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
- London School of Theology
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Theology 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
London School of Theology
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Birkbeck, University of London vs London School of Theology: common questions
Does Birkbeck, University of London or London School of Theology offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and London School of Theology lists 15 courses.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at London School of Theology?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 69 subject areas that London School of Theology does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages and 61 more.
What can you study at London School of Theology but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
London School of Theology teaches 1 subject area that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Theology & Religious Studies.
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