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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Bloomsbury Institute London
scored higher in 2 categories
7/9
UCL (University College London)
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
UCL (University College London) leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bloomsbury Institute London is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Bloomsbury Institute London vs UCL (University College London) at a glance
Bloomsbury Institute London and UCL (University College London) both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Finance & Actuarial Science. Bloomsbury Institute London offers 13 courses across 4 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Bloomsbury Institute London is about £17,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Bloomsbury Institute London is about £18,950 a year cheaper.
In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bloomsbury Institute London is higher in 1 and UCL (University College London) in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Bloomsbury Institute London
UCL (University College London)
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Bloomsbury Institute London
3 countries · 79.2% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan92.7%
- 🇮🇳India4.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria0.6%
UCL (University College London)
127 countries · 51.9% international
- 🇨🇳China53.3%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
- 🇺🇸United States4.2%
- 🇮🇳India3.4%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
Subjects
4 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.
Bloomsbury Institute London
UCL (University College London)
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £12,000 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £39,800 (UG)
Law
Finance & Actuarial Science
Accounting
Only at UCL (University College London)
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
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £12,000
- UCL (University College London)
- £29,800
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £17,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £15,750
- UCL (University College London)
- £34,700
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £18,950 a year cheaper.
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.
Bloomsbury Institute London
UCL (University College London)
Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£38,00094%Satisfaction93%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£41,00090%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBloomsbury Institute London
View all scholarships →UCL (University College London)
Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship
£25,000
Deadline: N/A
AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Law Society Pro Bono Bursary
£250
Deadline: N/A
Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Bloomsbury Institute London vs UCL (University College London): common questions
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Bloomsbury Institute London is about £17,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Bloomsbury Institute London is about £18,950 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Bloomsbury Institute London and UCL (University College London)?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Finance & Actuarial Science and Accounting.
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or UCL (University College London) better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, and £38,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Bloomsbury Institute London and 93% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bloomsbury Institute London or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?
UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Bloomsbury Institute London lists 13 courses.
What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Bloomsbury Institute London?
UCL (University College London) teaches 105 subject areas that Bloomsbury Institute London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and 97 more.
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