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Birmingham City University

Birmingham · QS World #1001

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/4

Birmingham City

scored higher in 1 category

VS

3/4

Oxford

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, courses). Birmingham City University is ahead on scholarship.

Birmingham City University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Birmingham City University and University of Oxford both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies and Law. Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Birmingham City University is about £25,030 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 6 and Birmingham City University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 4 and Birmingham City University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#4
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THE World
#1
—
Guardian UK
#1
N/A
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Oxford

No data
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
37.2%

International

International student share

284
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
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.

Birmingham City

No published data on international students

    VS

    Oxford

    118 countries · 37.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China18.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
    • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
    • 🇮🇳India5.2%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

    Subjects

    35 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 Oxford

    Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Fine Art, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Education Studies, English Literature, Landscape Architecture & Design, English Language, Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

    Only at Birmingham City University

    Only at University of Oxford

    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 Oxford
    £43,600

    Birmingham City University is about £25,030 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham City University
    No data
    University of Oxford
    £38,430

    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 Oxford

    • English Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      95%Satisfaction97%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • Computer Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
      78%Satisfaction92%

    • Music

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      95%Satisfaction91%

    • Economics

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
      77%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      79%Satisfaction94%

    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 Oxford

    The Rhodes Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Birmingham City University vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Birmingham City University is about £25,030 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 Oxford?

    Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Law, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General) and 23 more.

    Is Birmingham City University or University of Oxford better for English Studies?

    English Studies graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £29,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Birmingham City University and 97% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham City University lists 284 courses.

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

    Birmingham City University teaches 33 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Nursing (General), Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Journalism, Community & Specialist Nursing and 25 more.

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

    University of Oxford teaches 44 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages and 36 more.

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    Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses