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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham · QS World #1001

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Birmingham City

scored higher in 1 category

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Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Birmingham City University and Liverpool Hope University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Birmingham City University is ahead on scholarship; Liverpool Hope University on courses.

Birmingham City University vs Liverpool Hope University at a glance

Birmingham City University and Liverpool Hope University both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Drama & Theatre. Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas; Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,340 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birmingham City University is higher in 14 and Liverpool Hope University in 10, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £18,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £28,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 15 and Birmingham City University in 12, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1844
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Birmingham City University

Liverpool Hope University

No data
89.3%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
8%

International

International student share

284
635

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
4

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.

Birmingham City

No published data on international students

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    Liverpool Hope

    23 countries · 8% international

    • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
    • 🇮🇳India12.9%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
    • 🇫🇷France5.9%

    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.

    Birmingham City University

    Liverpool Hope University

    Also taught at both: Accounting, Social Work, Health & Social Care, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Economics, English Language, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Applied Biology & Human Biology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Teacher Training, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Management.

    Only at Birmingham City University

    Only at Liverpool Hope University

    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

    Birmingham City University
    £18,570
    Liverpool Hope University
    £15,230

    Liverpool Hope University is about £3,340 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham City University
    No data
    Liverpool Hope University
    £16,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham City University 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.

    Birmingham City University

    Liverpool Hope University

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      84%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      89%Satisfaction91%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      99%Satisfaction94%

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      85%Satisfaction81%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Music

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      95%Satisfaction86%

    • Computer Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      78%Satisfaction84%

    • Marketing

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      92%Satisfaction79%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      94%Satisfaction94%

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      92%Satisfaction93%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      80%Satisfaction80%

    • Creative Writing

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      97%Satisfaction84%

    Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham City University

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Millennium Point Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Scott Trust Bursary

    £7,415

    Deadline: N/A

    Santander Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    Liverpool Hope University

    Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Access to Hope Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: May 2026

    Performance Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: Oct 2026

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Birmingham City University vs Liverpool Hope University: common questions

    Is Birmingham City University or Liverpool Hope University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,340 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 Birmingham City University and Liverpool Hope University?

    Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Music, Computer Science, Marketing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Law, Creative Writing and 28 more.

    Is Birmingham City University or Liverpool Hope University better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

    Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £28,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Birmingham City University and 95% at Liverpool Hope University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham City University or Liverpool Hope University offer more courses?

    Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham City University lists 284 courses.

    What can you study at Birmingham City University but not at Liverpool Hope University?

    Birmingham City University teaches 28 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Nursing (General), Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Community & Specialist Nursing and 20 more.

    What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at Birmingham City University?

    Liverpool Hope University teaches 16 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, History of Art & Design, History, Dance, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Philosophy, Computing & IT and 8 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses