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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/11

Birkbeck

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Queen Mary University of London at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Queen Mary University of London both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Mathematics. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Birkbeck, University of London is about £10,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 14 and Birkbeck, University of London in 7, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £35,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 12 and Queen Mary University of London in 7, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#103
#301
THE World
#134
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Guardian UK
#35
1823
Established
1885
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

Queen Mary University of London

85.1%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
32.1%

International

International student share

361
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
18

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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Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

Subjects

49 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

Queen Mary University of London

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemistry, Physical Geography & Climate, Genetics & Genomics, Biochemistry, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Management, Statistics, Biological Sciences (General), Healthcare Science, Philosophy, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Environmental Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy, Design & Fashion, English Literature, French, Geology & Earth Sciences, German & Scandinavian Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, International Development, Spanish & Portuguese, Biology, Heritage & Conservation, Human Resource Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Planning & Housing.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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
Queen Mary University of London
£29,450

Birkbeck, University of London is about £10,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Queen Mary University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London yet.

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

Queen Mary University of London

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    98%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    72%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    78%Satisfaction82%

  • Ancient Languages

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • English Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

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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Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Queen Mary University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Birkbeck, University of London is about £10,950 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 Queen Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Law, Economics, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, History, Business Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and 37 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Queen Mary University of London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £30,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 87% at Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Queen Mary University of London?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 20 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including History of Art & Design, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Classical Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Social Sciences (General) and 12 more.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 32 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering and 24 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses