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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.
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Birkbeck
scored higher in 3 categories
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University Centre Somerset
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 Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre Somerset both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Computing & IT. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
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
University Centre Somerset
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%
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 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
University Centre Somerset
History
13 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Computing & IT
Only at Birkbeck, University of London
Only at University Centre Somerset
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 Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset yet.
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
University Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £5,000 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 Somerset?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: History, Psychology (General) and Computing & IT.
Does Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at University Centre Somerset?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics and 58 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
University Centre Somerset teaches 11 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 3 more.
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