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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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Cardiff University

Cardiff · QS World #179

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/7

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 1 category

VS

6/7

Cardiff

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Cardiff University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on satisfaction.

Birmingham Newman University vs Cardiff University at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and Cardiff University both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business Studies and Law. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; Cardiff University offers 362 courses across 86 subject areas.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Cardiff University is higher in 11 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £29,000 from Cardiff University. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Cardiff University is higher in 7 and Birmingham Newman University in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#179
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#34
1968
Established
1883
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham Newman University

Cardiff University

87.1%
86.3%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
16%

International

International student share

140
362

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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 Newman

0 countries · 0.2% international

    VS

    Cardiff

    89 countries · 16% international

    • 🇨🇳China22.8%
    • 🇮🇳India14.5%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia5.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%

    Subjects

    22 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 Newman University

    Cardiff University

    Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Marketing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Only at Birmingham Newman University

    Only at Cardiff 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 Newman University
    No data
    Cardiff University
    £30,700

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

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    Cardiff University
    £25,950

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman 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 Newman University

    Cardiff University

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
      83%Satisfaction70%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      67%Satisfaction81%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      93%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      85%Satisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      78%Satisfaction87%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Accounting

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      89%Satisfaction88%

    • Theology & Religious Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      96%Satisfaction97%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      93%Satisfaction97%

    • Adult Nursing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      93%Satisfaction97%

    • Applied Psychology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs Cardiff University: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Birmingham Newman University and Cardiff University?

    Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Computer Science, Business Studies, Law, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Accounting, Theology & Religious Studies, History, Childhood & Youth Studies and 10 more.

    Is Birmingham Newman University or Cardiff University better for Counselling & Psychotherapy?

    Counselling & Psychotherapy graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £26,500 from Cardiff University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Birmingham Newman University and 86% at Cardiff University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham Newman University or Cardiff University offer more courses?

    Cardiff University lists 362 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

    What can you study at Birmingham Newman University but not at Cardiff University?

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 5 subject areas that Cardiff University does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Humanities, Community & Specialist Nursing and Information Systems & Data Science.

    What can you study at Cardiff University but not at Birmingham Newman University?

    Cardiff University teaches 64 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Management, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Politics & International Relations and 56 more.

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