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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/10

Birkbeck

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Bradford

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Bradford is ahead on TEF, international, scholarship.

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

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Bradford both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Economics. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £1,610 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £5,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 10 and University of Bradford in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £25,000 from University of Bradford. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 6 and University of Bradford in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#354
QS World
#497
#301
THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#64
1823
Established
1966
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

University of Bradford

85.1%
82.9%

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%
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
25.1%

International

International student share

361
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
23

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

Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

Subjects

24 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 Bradford

Also taught at both: Social Sciences (General), Archaeology, Chemistry, International Development, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Human Resource Management.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890

University of Bradford is about £1,610 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Bradford
£15,700

University of Bradford is about £5,150 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

University of Bradford

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    76%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    72%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    75%Satisfaction75%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    98%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    75%Satisfaction67%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    65%SatisfactionNo data

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

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 Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £1,610 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £5,150 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 Bradford?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Accounting, Business Studies, Software Engineering, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 12 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of Bradford better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £19,500 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 87% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bradford lists 211 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 45 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Creative Writing, Biochemistry, Journalism and 37 more.

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

University of Bradford teaches 25 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 17 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bradford211 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses