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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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University of York

York · QS World #158

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

York

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Birmingham Newman University vs University of York at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and University of York both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Business Studies. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 8 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £18,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £26,500 from University of York. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham Newman University is higher in 6 and University of York in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#158
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THE World
#154
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Guardian UK
#20
1968
Established
1963
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 York

87.1%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
18.6%

International

International student share

140
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

    York

    97 countries · 18.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China44.1%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
    • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

    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 Newman University

    University of York

    Also taught at both: Social Work, Adult Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Psychology, Community & Specialist Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science.

    Only at Birmingham Newman University

    Only at University of York

    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 York
    £27,500

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

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    University of York
    £27,250

    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 York

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
      83%Satisfaction73%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      80%Satisfaction80%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      67%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      78%Satisfaction90%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      90%Satisfaction87%

    • English Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      93%Satisfaction89%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      85%Satisfaction91%

    • Social Work

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      93%Satisfaction83%

    • Adult Nursing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      93%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    Birmingham Newman University

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    University of York

    Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    York Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    York Futures Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs University of York: common questions

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

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, English Studies, History, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Teacher Training, Humanities and 9 more.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Birmingham Newman University and 80% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

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

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 6 subject areas that University of York does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Theology & Religious Studies, Health & Social Care, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    University of York teaches 61 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Archaeology and 53 more.

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    Birmingham Newman University140 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses