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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Birmingham

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.

2/7

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Birmingham

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs University of Birmingham at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Birmingham both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Health & Social Care, Teacher Training and Education Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: DN Colleges Group is about £14,590 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: DN Colleges Group is about £10,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 4 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £35,000 from University of Birmingham. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 8 and University of Birmingham in 0.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#98
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Guardian UK
#18
2017
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

DN Colleges Group

University of Birmingham

92.2%
86.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£23,400
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

72
663

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Birmingham

    104 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India9.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

    Subjects

    20 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    University of Birmingham

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (PG)

    • Teacher Training

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Fee not available

    • Education Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £22,880 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £11,250 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Fee not available

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £31,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £10,900 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £156,720 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £39,060 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £27,090 (PG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £22,910 (PG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,150 (PG)

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £27,200 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £33,660 (PG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £32,580 (PG)

    Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, English Literature, Software Engineering.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at University of 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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Birmingham
    £27,090

    DN Colleges Group is about £14,590 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    DN Colleges Group is about £10,890 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    University of Birmingham

    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      98%Satisfaction83%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
      91%Satisfaction79%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      84%Satisfaction83%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      88%Satisfaction77%

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction79%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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    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

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Birmingham: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Birmingham cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: DN Colleges Group is about £14,590 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: DN Colleges Group is about £10,890 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 DN Colleges Group and University of Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 8 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Birmingham better for Education Studies?

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £24,000 from University of Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at DN Colleges Group and 83% at University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or University of Birmingham offer more courses?

    University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Birmingham?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 6 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Business Information Systems and Fine Art.

    What can you study at University of Birmingham but not at DN Colleges Group?

    University of Birmingham teaches 81 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Physics and 73 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Birmingham663 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses