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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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

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4/10

Greenwich

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Greenwich both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology and Law. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £1,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Greenwich in 7. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £27,000 from University of Greenwich. 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 Greenwich in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#791
#301
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#79
1823
Established
1890
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Greenwich

85.1%
84.6%

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%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
34.6%

International

International student share

361
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Biochemistry, Marketing, Creative Writing, Healthcare Science, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Information Systems & Data Science, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Design & Fashion, Food & Beverage Studies, Human Resource Management, Linguistics, Chemistry, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Studies, Statistics, Business Information Systems, Environmental Sciences, Personal & Professional Development, Clinical & Health Psychology, Software Engineering.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Greenwich is about £1,400 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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    72%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction100%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    75%Satisfaction84%

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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £1,400 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business Studies, Management, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science and 29 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of Greenwich better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at Birkbeck, University of London and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 28 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, History of Art & Design, Journalism, Philosophy, Classical Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Social Sciences (General), Archaeology and 20 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 31 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, General Engineering, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science and 23 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses