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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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City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 3 categories
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University College Birmingham
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University College Birmingham are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary; University College Birmingham on established, courses, scholarship.
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University College Birmingham at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University College Birmingham both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Civil Engineering. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £13,500 at University College Birmingham, 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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
University College Birmingham
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
No published data on international students
University College Birmingham
26 countries · 47% international
- 🌐Nepal48.9%
- 🇮🇳India24.7%
- 🇨🇳China11.5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
University College Birmingham
Building & Construction
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Civil Engineering
Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre
Only at University College Birmingham
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
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- £13,500
- University College Birmingham
- £13,500
About the same.
Postgraduate
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
- University College Birmingham
- £17,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for City of Liverpool College University Centre yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity of Liverpool College University Centre
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GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Vice-Chancellor's Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
Dean's Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
Early Action Scholarship
£4,500
Deadline: Jul 2026
Alumni Scholarship
25%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University College Birmingham: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University College Birmingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £13,500 at University College Birmingham, 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 City of Liverpool College University Centre and University College Birmingham?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Civil Engineering.
Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or University College Birmingham offer more courses?
University College Birmingham lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.
What can you study at City of Liverpool College University Centre but not at University College Birmingham?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and Management.
What can you study at University College Birmingham but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
University College Birmingham teaches 33 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Food Science, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Food Production & Technology and 25 more.
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