Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

B
Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

U
University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

3/8

Birkbeck

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Dundee

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, scholarship.

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

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Dundee both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Politics & International Relations. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Birkbeck, University of London is about £4,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Birkbeck, University of London is about £2,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 11 and University of Dundee in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £30,000 from University of Dundee. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Dundee in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#447
#301
THE World
#301
—
Guardian UK
#37
1823
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
—

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 Dundee

85.1%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
17.8%

International

International student share

361
498

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

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

35 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Management, Media & Film Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Creative Writing, Marketing, Biological Sciences (General), Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Information & Library Studies, Biology, Healthcare Science, Planning & Housing, Humanities, Information Systems & Data Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

Birkbeck, University of London is about £4,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Dundee
£23,700

Birkbeck, University of London is about £2,850 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 Dundee

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    76%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    98%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    72%Satisfaction97%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    75%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Philosophy

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    78%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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

View all scholarships →

University of Dundee

View all scholarships →

FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Birkbeck, University of London is about £4,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Birkbeck, University of London is about £2,850 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Business Studies, History, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Accounting, Mathematics, Philosophy and 23 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 34 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Classical Studies, Social Sciences (General) and 26 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 35 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Dentistry, Nursing (General), Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Medicine, Forensic Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Civil Engineering and 27 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

B
Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
U
University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses