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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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.

2/10

Birkbeck

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on ranking, established.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Media & Film Studies and Politics & International Relations. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Birkbeck, University of London is about £4,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Birkbeck, University of London is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 16 and University of East Anglia UEA in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £32,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 16 and University of East Anglia UEA in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#381
#301
THE World
#251
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Guardian UK
#27
1823
Established
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

85.1%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
14.3%

International

International student share

361
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
36

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

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

Subjects

47 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 East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, International Development, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Geology & Earth Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Journalism, Philosophy, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Environmental Sciences, Liberal Arts, Biology, Computing & IT, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Genetics & Genomics, Information & Library Studies, Personal & Professional Development, Social Policy & Public Policy, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Biological Sciences (General), Heritage & Conservation, Human Resource Management, Software Engineering.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100

Birkbeck, University of London is about £4,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

Birkbeck, University of London is about £3,000 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 East Anglia UEA

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • History of Art & Design

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • English Literature

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    98%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Ancient Languages

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction74%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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 East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Birkbeck, University of London is about £4,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Birkbeck, University of London is about £3,000 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 of East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Economics, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, History, History of Art & Design, Law, English Literature, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Computer Science, Management, Physical Geography & Climate and 35 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £32,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 85% at University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 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 East Anglia UEA?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 22 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Classical Studies, Social Sciences (General), Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Healthcare Science, Linguistics and 14 more.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 30 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Ecology & Conservation and 22 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses