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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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.

6/10

Birkbeck

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

East London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, international, courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London and University of East London both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £2,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £3,630 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 15 and University of East London in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Information Systems: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £22,500 from University of East London. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 8 and University of East London in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#1001
#301
THE World
#1001
—
Guardian UK
#111
1823
Established
1892
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 London

85.1%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
49.4%

International

International student share

361
386

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

34 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 London

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism, Biochemistry, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computing & IT, Applied Psychology, Software Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of East London

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 London
£15,560

University of East London is about £2,940 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £3,630 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 London

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    75%Satisfaction96%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £2,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £3,630 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 London?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Accounting, Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 22 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of East London 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 East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 89% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of East London lists 386 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 London?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 35 subject areas that University of East London does not, including History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Classical Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 27 more.

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

University of East London teaches 30 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 22 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses