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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

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.

4/8

Birkbeck

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

4/8

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Greater Manchester are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; University of Greater Manchester on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Greater Manchester both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Law. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £1,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £3,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Greater Manchester in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £21,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 7 and Birkbeck, University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
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#301
THE World
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

85.1%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
25.4%

International

International student share

361
281

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
5

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

Greater Manchester

30 countries · 25.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
  • 🇮🇳India10.8%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

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 Greater Manchester

Also taught at both: Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Design & Fashion, Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Biology, Business Information Systems.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester
£17,500

University of Greater Manchester is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Greater Manchester
£17,500

University of Greater Manchester is about £3,350 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 Greater Manchester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    76%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£14,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    72%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Applied Psychology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Biology

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

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 Greater Manchester

Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

See details

Deadline: N/A

Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

See details

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

See details

Deadline: N/A

The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

See details

Deadline: N/A

The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £1,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £3,350 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 Greater Manchester?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Management, Computer Science, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Computing & IT and 12 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of Greater Manchester better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £20,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Birkbeck, University of London and 98% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 45 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Business Studies and 37 more.

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

University of Greater Manchester teaches 32 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering and 24 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses