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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Regent's University London

London

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

Regent's University London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Birkbeck, University of London vs Regent's University London at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Regent's University London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Law. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Regent's University London offers 71 courses across 19 subject areas.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 2 and Regent's University London in 1. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £27,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £31,000 from Regent's University London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Regent's University London is higher in 5 and Birkbeck, University of London in 4.

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
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1823
Established
1984
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

Regent's University London

85.1%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
66.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
69.7%

International

International student share

361
71

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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Regent's University London

73 countries · 69.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India16.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey7.9%
  • 🇮🇹Italy6%
  • 🇺🇸United States6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.1%

Subjects

17 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

Regent's University London

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Regent's University 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
Regent's University London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Regent's University London yet.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Regent's University London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Regent's University 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

Regent's University London

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    76%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    98%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Creative Writing

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Drama & Theatre

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    75%Satisfaction85%

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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Regent's University London

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Regent's University London: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Birkbeck, University of London and Regent's University London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Law, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, History of Art & Design, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science and 5 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Regent's University London better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £28,000 from Regent's University London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Birkbeck, University of London and 85% at Regent's University London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Regent's University London offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Regent's University London lists 71 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Regent's University London?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 52 subject areas that Regent's University London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, Accounting, Biochemistry, Journalism and 44 more.

What can you study at Regent's University London but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

Regent's University London teaches 2 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Architecture and Film Production & Cinematography.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Regent's University London71 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses