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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Birmingham Newman University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and University of Portsmouth both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 16 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £29,000 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham Newman University is higher in 8 and University of Portsmouth in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
1968
Established
1869
No
Russell Group
No
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 Portsmouth

87.1%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
24.5%

International

International student share

140
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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 Newman

0 countries · 0.2% international

    VS

    Portsmouth

    96 countries · 24.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India22.1%
    • 🇨🇳China11.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
    • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

    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

    University of Portsmouth

    Also taught at both: Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

    Only at Birmingham Newman University

    Only at University of Portsmouth

    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 Portsmouth
    £17,900

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

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    University of Portsmouth
    £18,600

    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 Portsmouth

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      83%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      78%Satisfaction87%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction89%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      80%Satisfaction87%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      93%Satisfaction100%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      67%Satisfaction88%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      84%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      85%Satisfaction86%

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      81%Satisfaction68%

    • Accounting

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      89%Satisfaction93%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      91%Satisfaction85%

    Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham Newman University

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    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Language Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

    Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies and 10 more.

    Is Birmingham Newman University or University of Portsmouth better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £27,000 from University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

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

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Health & Social Care, English Studies, Humanities and Community & Specialist Nursing.

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

    University of Portsmouth teaches 62 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering and 54 more.

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    University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses