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London
Cambridge · QS World #6
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
BPP
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Cambridge
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). BPP University is ahead on employment, international.
BPP University vs University of Cambridge at a glance
BPP University and University of Cambridge both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Law and Business & Management (General). BPP University offers 14 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £33,000 a year at BPP University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge, so the two cost about the same.
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.
BPP University
University of Cambridge
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.
BPP
66 countries · 69.4% international
- 🇮🇳India54.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan20.9%
- 🌐Nepal13.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1.6%
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
2 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.
BPP University
University of Cambridge
Law
10 coursesFee not available
7 coursesTypical fee £32,890 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Only at BPP University
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
- BPP University
- £33,000
- University of Cambridge
- £32,890
About the same.
Postgraduate
- BPP University
- No data
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
We do not have reliable international fee data for BPP University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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BPP University vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is BPP University or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £33,000 a year at BPP University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge, so the two cost about the same. 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 BPP University and University of Cambridge?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Law and Business & Management (General).
Does BPP University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and BPP University lists 14 courses.
What can you study at BPP University but not at University of Cambridge?
BPP University teaches 2 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at BPP University?
University of Cambridge teaches 77 subject areas that BPP University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 69 more.
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