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Aberdeen · QS World #288
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.
2/7
Bloomsbury Institute London
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Aberdeen
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Aberdeen leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bloomsbury Institute London is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Bloomsbury Institute London vs University of Aberdeen at a glance
Bloomsbury Institute London and University of Aberdeen both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Law, Finance & Actuarial Science and Accounting. Bloomsbury Institute London offers 13 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £7,250 a year cheaper.
In Accounting, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bloomsbury Institute London is higher in 1 and University of Aberdeen 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
University of Aberdeen
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%
Aberdeen
81 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇨🇳China20.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
Subjects
3 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
University of Aberdeen
Law
3 coursesTypical fee £12,000 (UG)
52 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
1 courseTypical fee £16,500 (PG)
17 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Accounting
Only at Bloomsbury Institute 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
- University of Aberdeen
- £20,800
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £15,750
- University of Aberdeen
- £23,000
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £7,250 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
University of Aberdeen
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50090%Satisfaction92%Accounting
£21,500Salary (3 years)£29,00095%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBloomsbury Institute London
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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Bloomsbury Institute London vs University of Aberdeen: common questions
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £8,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £7,250 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 University of Aberdeen?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Law, Finance & Actuarial Science and Accounting.
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or University of Aberdeen better for Accounting?
Accounting graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, and £29,000 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Bloomsbury Institute London and 86% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bloomsbury Institute London or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?
University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Bloomsbury Institute London lists 13 courses.
What can you study at Bloomsbury Institute London but not at University of Aberdeen?
Bloomsbury Institute London teaches 1 subject area that University of Aberdeen does not, including Business & Management (General).
What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Bloomsbury Institute London?
University of Aberdeen teaches 77 subject areas that Bloomsbury Institute London does not, including English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Politics & International Relations and 69 more.
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