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Liverpool
Birmingham · QS World #68
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 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 1 category
6/7
Birmingham
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Birmingham leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Birmingham at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of Birmingham both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £13,590 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 3 and City of Liverpool College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Management: £17,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, against £35,000 from University of Birmingham.
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 of 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
Birmingham
104 countries · 31.2% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India9.4%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2%
Subjects
5 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 of Birmingham
Civil Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £11,740 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £11,250 (PG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Management
Computing & IT
Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre
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 of Birmingham
- £27,090
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £13,590 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
- University of Birmingham
- £23,390
We do not have reliable international fee data for City of Liverpool College University Centre yet.
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
University of Birmingham
Civil Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction78%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction83%Management
£17,500Salary (3 years)£35,000No dataSatisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity of Liverpool College University Centre
View all scholarships →University of Birmingham
Enhanced Chamberlain Award
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
University Music Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
University Music Scholarships
£1,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
FAQ
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Birmingham: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of 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 £27,090 at University of Birmingham: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £13,590 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 City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of Birmingham?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management and Computing & IT.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Birmingham better for Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, and £33,000 from University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Birmingham offer more courses?
University of Birmingham lists 663 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 of Birmingham?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Building & Construction, Biomedical Engineering and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of Birmingham but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
University of Birmingham teaches 96 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Geology & Earth Sciences and 88 more.
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