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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Lancashire

Preston · 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.

5/10

Birkbeck

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Lancashire are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, graduate salary, scholarship; University of Lancashire on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Lancashire both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £1,170 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 19 and University of Lancashire in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £24,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 11 and Birkbeck, University of London in 9, with 3 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
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Guardian UK
#76
1823
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

85.1%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
20.5%

International

International student share

361
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
15

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

Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

36 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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Journalism, Asian Languages & Studies, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, English Literature, Healthcare Science, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Personal & Professional Development, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

University of Lancashire is about £1,170 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Lancashire
£19,250

University of Lancashire is about £1,600 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 Lancashire

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    76%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    72%Satisfaction71%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction100%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    75%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    98%Satisfaction87%

  • Ancient Languages

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    65%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £1,170 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £1,600 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), History, Management, Accounting, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Ancient Languages and 24 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £21,000 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 87% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lancashire lists 363 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 Lancashire?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 33 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physical Geography & Climate, Economics, History of Art & Design, Biochemistry, Philosophy, Classical Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 25 more.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 46 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction and 38 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses