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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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.

6/8

Birkbeck

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

2/8

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on satisfaction, international.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Bedfordshire both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Sociology & Criminology. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Bedfordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £27,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Bedfordshire in 7.

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
#1001
—
Guardian UK
#99
1823
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 of Bedfordshire

85.1%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
30.1%

International

International student share

361
306

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%
VS

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

29 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 of Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Linguistics, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 of Bedfordshire
£16,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Bedfordshire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire 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

University of Bedfordshire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    76%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    75%Satisfaction95%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    75%Satisfaction82%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction69%

  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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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University of Bedfordshire

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £1,600 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 of Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Economics, Marketing and 17 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £22,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Birkbeck, University of London and 86% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or University of Bedfordshire offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 40 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Management, Creative Writing, Biochemistry, Mathematics and 32 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 30 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Pharmacology and 22 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses