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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Warwick

Coventry · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Birkbeck

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Warwick

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Warwick leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on established, scholarship.

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

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Warwick both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Warwick offers 436 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £35,530 at University of Warwick: Birkbeck, University of London is about £17,030 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £27,950 at University of Warwick: Birkbeck, University of London is about £7,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Warwick is higher in 15 and Birkbeck, University of London in 4. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £45,000 from University of Warwick. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Warwick is higher in 10 and Birkbeck, University of 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
#68
#301
THE World
#122
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Guardian UK
#8
1823
Established
1965
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Warwick

85.1%
89.5%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£44,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
80.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
34%

International

International student share

361
436

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
1

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

Warwick

101 countries · 34% international

  • 🇨🇳China37.9%
  • 🇮🇳India16.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
  • 🇪🇸Spain2.2%

Subjects

42 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 Warwick

Also taught at both: History of Art & Design, Finance & Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, English Studies, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, English Literature, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences (General), Spanish & Portuguese, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Design & Fashion, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Environmental Sciences, Humanities, Biological Sciences (General), Software Engineering.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Warwick

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 Warwick
£35,530

Birkbeck, University of London is about £17,030 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Warwick
£27,950

Birkbeck, University of London is about £7,100 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 Warwick

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£45,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£49,000
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Philosophy

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Ancient Languages

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction97%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    75%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

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 Warwick

Warwick Postgraduate Taught Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £35,530 at University of Warwick: Birkbeck, University of London is about £17,030 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £27,950 at University of Warwick: Birkbeck, University of London is about £7,100 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 Warwick?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Economics, History, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Philosophy, Psychology (General), Management, Ancient Languages and 30 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £35,500 from University of Warwick. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 89% at University of Warwick. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Warwick lists 436 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 Warwick?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 27 subject areas that University of Warwick does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences and 19 more.

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

University of Warwick teaches 31 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Italian, Physics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 23 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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