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Doncaster
Buckingham
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.
1/6
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 1 category
5/6
Buckingham
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Buckingham leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Buckingham at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Buckingham both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies and Business & Management (General). DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Buckingham offers 153 courses across 31 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: DN Colleges Group is about £31,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: DN Colleges Group is about £3,980 a year cheaper.
In Business Studies, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Buckingham is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Buckingham is higher in 2 and DN Colleges Group in 1.
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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Buckingham
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Buckingham
39 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇦Canada18.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates10%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇦🇺Australia8.9%
- 🇮🇳India8.9%
Subjects
10 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 Buckingham
Childhood & Youth Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
14 coursesFee not available
Education Studies
Business & Management (General)
Teacher Training
Computing & IT
Social Policy & Public Policy
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
English Literature
Biomedical Sciences
Business Studies
Only at DN Colleges Group
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 Buckingham
- £44,400
DN Colleges Group is about £31,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Buckingham
- £16,480
DN Colleges Group is about £3,980 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 Buckingham
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,00091%Satisfaction95%English Literature
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00095%Satisfaction92%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£30,50088%Satisfaction96%
Scholarships for International Students
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Congdon Scholarship
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Diversity in Computing Bursary
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FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Buckingham: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Buckingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: DN Colleges Group is about £31,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: DN Colleges Group is about £3,980 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 Buckingham?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Teacher Training, Computing & IT, Social Policy & Public Policy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, English Literature, Biomedical Sciences and Business Studies.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Buckingham better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £30,500 from University of Buckingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at DN Colleges Group and 96% at University of Buckingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Buckingham offer more courses?
University of Buckingham lists 153 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Buckingham?
DN Colleges Group teaches 16 subject areas that University of Buckingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 8 more.
What can you study at University of Buckingham but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Buckingham teaches 21 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Humanities, History, Law, Psychology (General), Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Applied Computing and 13 more.
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