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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.
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Birkbeck
scored higher in 4 categories
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Law
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Birkbeck, University of London and The University of Law are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; The University of Law on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international.
Birkbeck, University of London vs The University of Law at a glance
Birkbeck, University of London and The University of Law both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,200 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,600 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £1,250 a year cheaper.
In Law, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, The University of Law is higher. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Law is higher in 3 and Birkbeck, University of London in 2.
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
The University of Law
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%
Law
87 countries · 23.7% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
- 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
Subjects
11 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
The University of Law
Law
19 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
75 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
17 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
20 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £18,100 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
16 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,600 (PG)
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Business Studies
Finance & Actuarial Science
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Computing & IT
Software Engineering
Only at Birkbeck, University of London
Only at The University of Law
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
- The University of Law
- £17,200
The University of Law is about £1,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
- The University of Law
- £19,600
The University of Law is about £1,250 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
The University of Law
Law
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,00094%Satisfaction89%Business & Management (General)
£29,500Salary (3 years)No data76%Satisfaction88%Sociology & Criminology
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction82%Accounting
£29,000Salary (3 years)No data75%Satisfaction76%Finance & Actuarial Science
£29,500Salary (3 years)No data78%Satisfaction79%
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
The University of Law
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Birkbeck, University of London vs The University of Law: common questions
Is Birkbeck, University of London or The University of Law cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,200 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,600 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £1,250 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 The University of Law?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Accounting, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT and Software Engineering.
Is Birkbeck, University of London or The University of Law better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £23,000 from The University of Law. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 89% at The University of Law. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Birkbeck, University of London or The University of Law offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and The University of Law lists 125 courses.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at The University of Law?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 58 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Computer Science, Management and 50 more.
What can you study at The University of Law but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
The University of Law teaches 2 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies and Mental Health Nursing.
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