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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 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
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West of Scotland
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). Bloomsbury Institute London is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Bloomsbury Institute London vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
Bloomsbury Institute London and University of the West of Scotland both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Accounting, Business & Management (General) and Law. Bloomsbury Institute London offers 13 courses across 4 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £3,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £530 a year cheaper.
In Accounting, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Bloomsbury Institute London is higher. In Accounting, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Bloomsbury Institute London is higher.
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 the West of Scotland
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%
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
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 the West of Scotland
Accounting
Business & Management (General)
Law
Only at Bloomsbury Institute London
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £15,750
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £530 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 the West of Scotland
Accounting
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,00095%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
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Bloomsbury Institute London vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £3,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £530 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Accounting, Business & Management (General) and Law.
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or University of the West of Scotland better for Accounting?
Accounting graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, and £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Bloomsbury Institute London and 86% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bloomsbury Institute London or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and Bloomsbury Institute London lists 13 courses.
What can you study at Bloomsbury Institute London but not at University of the West of Scotland?
Bloomsbury Institute London teaches 1 subject area that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Bloomsbury Institute London?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 46 subject areas that Bloomsbury Institute London does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Applied Psychology and 38 more.
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