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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/8

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Cambridge

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on employment.

Birmingham Newman University vs University of Cambridge at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and University of Cambridge both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and History. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 4 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in History: £19,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £32,000 from University of Cambridge. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 5 and Birmingham Newman University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#6
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THE World
#3
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Guardian UK
#2
1968
Established
1209
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham Newman University

University of Cambridge

87.1%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
32.2%

International

International student share

140
336

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

    Cambridge

    96 countries · 32.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China28.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
    • 🇮🇳India4.7%

    Subjects

    15 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

    University of Cambridge

    Only at Birmingham Newman University

    Only at University of Cambridge

    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
    University of Cambridge
    £32,890

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

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    University of Cambridge
    £41,300

    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

    University of Cambridge

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£63,500
      83%Satisfaction94%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      85%Satisfaction92%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£49,000
      67%Satisfaction96%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction92%

    • Theology & Religious Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
      96%Satisfaction94%

    • English Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      93%Satisfaction96%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs University of Cambridge: common questions

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

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, History, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Education Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, English Studies and 3 more.

    Is Birmingham Newman University or University of Cambridge better for History?

    History graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £32,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Birmingham Newman University and 95% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham Newman University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?

    University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

    What can you study at Birmingham Newman University but not at University of Cambridge?

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Accounting, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology and 4 more.

    What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Birmingham Newman University?

    University of Cambridge teaches 64 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology and 56 more.

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