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Chester · Guardian UK #91
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.
2/8
Bloomsbury Institute London
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Chester
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Chester leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bloomsbury Institute London is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Bloomsbury Institute London vs University of Chester at a glance
Bloomsbury Institute London and University of Chester both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Accounting. Bloomsbury Institute London offers 13 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £14,950 at University of Chester: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £2,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £250 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chester is higher in 1 and Bloomsbury Institute London in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, against £23,500 from University of Chester. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bloomsbury Institute London is higher in 3 and University of Chester in 0.
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 Chester
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%
Chester
52 countries · 28.7% international
- 🇮🇳India32.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
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
University of Chester
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £12,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Law
Accounting
Finance & Actuarial Science
Only at University of Chester
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 Chester
- £14,950
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £2,950 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £15,750
- University of Chester
- £15,500
University of Chester is about £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 Chester
Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,50094%Satisfaction79%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00090%Satisfaction89%Accounting
£21,500Salary (3 years)£23,50095%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBloomsbury Institute London
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NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Visit Us Travel Bursary
£100
Deadline: N/A
Futures Employability Fund
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Bloomsbury Institute London vs University of Chester: common questions
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or University of Chester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £14,950 at University of Chester: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £2,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £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 Chester?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Accounting and Finance & Actuarial Science.
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or University of Chester better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, and £21,500 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Bloomsbury Institute London and 79% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bloomsbury Institute London or University of Chester offer more courses?
University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Bloomsbury Institute London lists 13 courses.
What can you study at University of Chester but not at Bloomsbury Institute London?
University of Chester teaches 69 subject areas that Bloomsbury Institute London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Computer Science and 61 more.
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