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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 Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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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Roehampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Birmingham City University vs University of Roehampton at a glance

Birmingham City University and University of Roehampton both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £1,620 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Roehampton is higher in 17 and Birmingham City University in 6. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £31,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £22,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham City University is higher in 14 and University of Roehampton in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#77
N/A
Established
1841
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

University of Roehampton

No data
85%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
46.5%

International

International student share

284
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
5

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

    Roehampton

    60 countries · 46.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India45.8%
    • 🌐Nepal20.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
    • 🇨🇳China2.6%

    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.

    Birmingham City University

    University of Roehampton

    Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Accounting, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, English Literature, English Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Adult Nursing, Business Information Systems, Creative Writing, Economics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Management.

    Only at Birmingham City University

    Only at University of Roehampton

    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 Roehampton
    £16,950

    University of Roehampton is about £1,620 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham City University
    No data
    University of Roehampton
    £11,250

    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 Roehampton

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      84%Satisfaction89%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      83%Satisfaction83%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      89%Satisfaction81%

    • Psychology (General)

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      79%Satisfaction83%

    • Computer Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
      78%Satisfaction78%

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      92%Satisfaction70%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction71%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      94%Satisfaction78%

    • Marketing

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      92%SatisfactionNo data

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      85%Satisfaction89%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      87%Satisfaction66%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      86%Satisfaction83%

    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

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    University of Roehampton

    Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver Bursary

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Undergraduate Travel Bursary

    £40

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Birmingham City University vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £1,620 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 Roehampton?

    Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Business Studies and 30 more.

    Is Birmingham City University or University of Roehampton better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

    Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Birmingham City University and 89% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham City University lists 284 courses.

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

    Birmingham City University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Nursing (General), Fine Art, Community & Specialist Nursing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Information Systems & Data Science, Music, Social Work, Technology & Logistics and 18 more.

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

    University of Roehampton teaches 14 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including Dance, History, Applied Computing, Theology & Religious Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Social Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology and 6 more.

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    Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses