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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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

Reading

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Birmingham Newman University vs University of Reading at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and University of Reading both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Psychology (General). Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 10 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham Newman University is higher in 6 and University of Reading in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#33
1968
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Reading

87.1%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
18%

International

International student share

140
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

    Reading

    96 countries · 18% international

    • 🇨🇳China26%
    • 🇮🇳India6.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

    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 Reading

    Only at Birmingham Newman University

    Only at University of Reading

    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 Reading
    £25,850

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

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    University of Reading
    £26,450

    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 Reading

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
      80%Satisfaction77%

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      85%Satisfaction83%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      67%Satisfaction86%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
      83%Satisfaction76%

    • Marketing

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction76%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      78%Satisfaction96%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      90%Satisfaction97%

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      81%Satisfaction77%

    • Accounting

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
      89%Satisfaction86%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      93%Satisfaction94%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham Newman University

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    University of Reading

    The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs University of Reading: common questions

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

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Psychology (General), Law, History, Computer Science, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 3 more.

    Is Birmingham Newman University or University of Reading better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Birmingham Newman University and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

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

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Theology & Religious Studies, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, English Studies and 4 more.

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

    University of Reading teaches 55 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Building & Construction, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, English Literature and 47 more.

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    Birmingham Newman University140 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses