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London · QS World #354
Beaconsfield
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Birkbeck
scored higher in 3 categories
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National Film and Television School
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Birkbeck, University of London leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). National Film and Television School does not lead in any category where both have data.
Birkbeck, University of London vs National Film and Television School at a glance
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £26,000 at National Film and Television School: Birkbeck, University of London is about £5,150 a year cheaper.
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
National Film and Television School
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%
National Film and Television School
No published data on international students
Subjects
No subjects in common
Birkbeck, University of London and National Film and Television School do not teach any of the same subject areas.
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
- National Film and Television School
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for National Film and Television School yet.
Postgraduate
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
- National Film and Television School
- £26,000
Birkbeck, University of London is about £5,150 a year cheaper.
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
National Film and Television School
Aziz Foundation Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
Toledo Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Birkbeck, University of London vs National Film and Television School: common questions
Is Birkbeck, University of London or National Film and Television School cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £26,000 at National Film and Television School: Birkbeck, University of London is about £5,150 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.
Does Birkbeck, University of London or National Film and Television School offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at National Film and Television School?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 69 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages and 61 more.
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