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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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.

5/10

Birkbeck

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

5/10

Brighton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Brighton are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, courses; University of Brighton on TEF, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

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

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Brighton both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,790 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £2,060 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 14 and University of Brighton in 7, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £28,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Brighton in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#901
#301
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#68
1823
Established
1858
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 Brighton

85.1%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
14.3%

International

International student share

361
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
22

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

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

41 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 Brighton

Also taught at both: Journalism, Management, Psychology (General), Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Mathematics, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Philosophy, English Literature, Biology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Teacher Training, Environmental Sciences, GIS & Remote Sensing, Humanities, Statistics, Information Systems & Data Science, Software Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Human Resource Management, Planning & Housing.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

University of Brighton is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Brighton
£18,790

University of Brighton is about £2,060 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 Brighton

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    76%Satisfaction74%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    98%Satisfaction78%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    72%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    75%Satisfaction77%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • History of Art & Design

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction97%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,790 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £2,060 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, History, Accounting, Physical Geography & Climate, History of Art & Design and 29 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 88% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 28 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Ancient Languages, Biochemistry, Classical Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Drama & Theatre and 20 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 30 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture and 22 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses