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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University Centre Askham Bryan

York

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.

3/3

Birkbeck

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Askham Bryan

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Askham Bryan does not lead in any category where both have data.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre Askham Bryan at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre Askham Bryan have one subject area in common, Natural Sciences. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre Askham Bryan offers 24 courses across 7 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £14,500 at University Centre Askham Bryan: University Centre Askham Bryan is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

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
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Guardian UK
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1823
Established
1948
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

University Centre Askham Bryan

85.1%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
No data

International

International student share

361
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
3

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

University Centre Askham Bryan

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    1 subject 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

    University Centre Askham Bryan

    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
    University Centre Askham Bryan
    £14,500

    University Centre Askham Bryan is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £20,850
    University Centre Askham Bryan
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Askham Bryan yet.

    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

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Askham Bryan

    Care-Experienced Students Support Package

    £750

    Deadline: N/A

    UCAB Bursary

    £750

    Deadline: N/A

    Hardship Fund

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre Askham Bryan: common questions

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Askham Bryan cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £14,500 at University Centre Askham Bryan: University Centre Askham Bryan is about £4,000 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 University Centre Askham Bryan?

    Both universities teach 1 subject area: Natural Sciences.

    Does Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Askham Bryan offer more courses?

    Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Askham Bryan lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at University Centre Askham Bryan?

    Birkbeck, University of London teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre Askham Bryan does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages and 60 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Askham Bryan but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

    University Centre Askham Bryan teaches 6 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Ecology & Conservation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Zoology & Animal Biology.

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