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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

Birkbeck

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London and Nottingham Trent University are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, graduate salary, scholarship; Nottingham Trent University on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, courses.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Nottingham Trent University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Nottingham Trent University both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,300 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £2,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 16 and Nottingham Trent University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £26,500 from Nottingham Trent University. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 12 and Nottingham Trent University in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#639
#301
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#42
1823
Established
1843
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

Nottingham Trent University

85.1%
87.2%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
16%

International

International student share

361
462

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

Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%

Subjects

43 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

Nottingham Trent University

Also taught at both: Journalism, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, English Literature, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Linguistics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Software Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Food & Beverage Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Heritage & Conservation, Human Resource Management.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Nottingham Trent 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
Nottingham Trent University
£17,950

Nottingham Trent University is about £550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Nottingham Trent University
£18,300

Nottingham Trent University is about £2,550 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

Nottingham Trent University

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Biochemistry

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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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Nottingham Trent University

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Nottingham Trent University: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Nottingham Trent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,300 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £2,550 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 Nottingham Trent University?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Psychology (General), Management, History and 31 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Nottingham Trent University better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £22,500 from Nottingham Trent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 88% at Nottingham Trent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Nottingham Trent University offer more courses?

Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Nottingham Trent University?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 26 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Philosophy, Classical Studies, Social Sciences (General), Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies and 18 more.

What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

Nottingham Trent University teaches 38 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Music, Ecology & Conservation, Physics, Animal Science, Civil Engineering and 30 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Nottingham Trent University462 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses