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Reading · QS World #196
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
Reading
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading 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 Reading at a glance
Bloomsbury Institute London and University of Reading both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Law. Bloomsbury Institute London offers 13 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £25,850 at University of Reading: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £13,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £26,450 at University of Reading: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £10,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 2 and Bloomsbury Institute London in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, against £39,000 from University of Reading. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bloomsbury Institute London is higher in 3 and University of Reading 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 Reading
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%
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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 Reading
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £12,000 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
1 courseTypical fee £16,500 (PG)
26 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Law
3 coursesTypical fee £12,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Accounting
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 Reading
- £25,850
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £13,850 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £15,750
- University of Reading
- £26,450
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £10,700 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 Reading
Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£35,50094%Satisfaction77%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50090%Satisfaction86%Accounting
£21,500Salary (3 years)£39,00095%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Bloomsbury Institute London vs University of Reading: common questions
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £25,850 at University of Reading: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £13,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £26,450 at University of Reading: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £10,700 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Law and Accounting.
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or University of Reading better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Bloomsbury Institute London and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bloomsbury Institute London or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Bloomsbury Institute London lists 13 courses.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Bloomsbury Institute London?
University of Reading teaches 66 subject areas that Bloomsbury Institute London does not, including Economics, Building & Construction, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations and 58 more.
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