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Birmingham City University

Birmingham · QS World #1001

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

2/3

Birmingham City

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

1/3

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Birmingham City University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Birmingham City University and University of the Arts London both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Marketing. Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Birmingham City University is about £12,320 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 12 and Birmingham City University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £23,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham City University is higher in 10 and University of the Arts London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#851
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
N/A
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

No data
83%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
54%

International

International student share

284
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
0

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

    Arts London

    84 countries · 54% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India6%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
    • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

    Subjects

    21 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 the Arts London

    Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Crafts & Applied Arts, Information Systems & Data Science, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Economics.

    Only at Birmingham City University

    Only at University of the Arts London

    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 the Arts London
    £30,890

    Birmingham City University is about £12,320 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham City University
    No data
    University of the Arts London
    £30,890

    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 the Arts London

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      92%Satisfaction86%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      86%Satisfaction80%

    • Marketing

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

    • Computer Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      78%Satisfaction80%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      94%Satisfaction80%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction80%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      99%Satisfaction76%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      81%Satisfaction79%

    • Music

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      95%Satisfaction70%

    • Journalism

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      91%Satisfaction86%

    • Architecture

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      95%Satisfaction81%

    • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 the Arts London

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    FAQ

    Birmingham City University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

    Is Birmingham City University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Birmingham City University is about £12,320 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 the Arts London?

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Music, Business Studies, Journalism, Architecture and 9 more.

    Is Birmingham City University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Birmingham City University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham City University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

    Birmingham City University lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

    What can you study at Birmingham City University but not at University of the Arts London?

    Birmingham City University teaches 47 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Nursing (General), Building & Construction, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 39 more.

    What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Birmingham City University?

    University of the Arts London teaches 8 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Performing Arts (General), Biology, Computing & IT, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies and Publishing.

    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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    University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses