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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Birkbeck

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Stirling

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on employment, international.

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

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Stirling both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations and Law. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 17 and University of Stirling in 3. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £30,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 11 and University of Stirling in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#560
#301
THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
1823
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
—

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 Stirling

85.1%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
18.4%

International

International student share

361
254

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

40 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, French, Management, Creative Writing, Marketing, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Environmental Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Social Sciences (General), Biology, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management, Business Information Systems, Human Geography & Environment, Humanities, Information Systems & Data Science, Planning & Housing, Spanish & Portuguese, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Software Engineering.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    98%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    72%Satisfaction68%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction73%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Stirling

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FAQ

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

What subjects can you study at both Birkbeck, University of London and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Law, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, History, Accounting, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics and 28 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of Stirling better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £24,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 29 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Ancient Languages, History of Art & Design, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biochemistry, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Classical Studies, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies and 21 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 20 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Adult Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, Education Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Publishing and 12 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses