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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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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/3

Birmingham City

scored higher in 1 category

VS

2/3

Greenwich

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greenwich leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (ranking, scholarship). Birmingham City University is ahead on courses.

Birmingham City University vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Birmingham City University and University of Greenwich both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £590 a year cheaper.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 36 and Birmingham City University in 2. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £29,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £52,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham City University is higher in 21 and University of Greenwich in 16, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#791
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#79
N/A
Established
1890
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham City University

University of Greenwich

No data
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
34.6%

International

International student share

284
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
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.

Birmingham City

No published data on international students

    VS

    Greenwich

    101 countries · 34.6% international

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

    Subjects

    50 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

    University of Greenwich

    Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Architecture, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Landscape Architecture & Design, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Economics, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Business Information Systems, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Literature, English Studies, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

    Only at Birmingham City University

    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

    Birmingham City University
    £18,570
    University of Greenwich
    £17,980

    University of Greenwich is about £590 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham City University
    No data
    University of Greenwich
    £19,450

    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

    University of Greenwich

    • Computer Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      78%Satisfaction77%

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      85%Satisfaction84%

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      92%Satisfaction85%

    • Marketing

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      92%Satisfaction79%

    • Civil Engineering

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      92%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      89%Satisfaction80%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      80%Satisfaction85%

    • Nursing (General)

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      91%Satisfaction89%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      80%Satisfaction88%

    • Building & Construction

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
      84%Satisfaction80%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      86%Satisfaction86%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      91%Satisfaction86%

    Showing the 12 largest of 39 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

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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

    Birmingham City University vs University of Greenwich: common questions

    Is Birmingham City University or University of Greenwich cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £590 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 University of Greenwich?

    Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Computer Science, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Nursing (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction, Management, Film Production & Cinematography and 38 more.

    Is Birmingham City University or University of Greenwich better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Birmingham City University and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham City University or University of Greenwich offer more courses?

    Birmingham City University lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

    What can you study at Birmingham City University but not at University of Greenwich?

    Birmingham City University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Fine Art, Journalism, Biomedical Sciences, Community & Specialist Nursing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Technology & Logistics and 10 more.

    What can you study at University of Greenwich but not at Birmingham City University?

    University of Greenwich teaches 22 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including Healthcare Science, Biology, General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science and 14 more.

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    Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses