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Durham · QS World #85
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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 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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Durham
scored higher in 4 categories
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University Centre Bishop Burton
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Durham University leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton does not lead in any category where both have data.
Durham University vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance
Durham University and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £18,220 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Durham University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Durham University is higher in 2 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Durham University
University Centre Bishop Burton
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.
Durham
86 countries · 32.6% international
- 🇨🇳China49.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
- 🇮🇳India5.9%
- 🇺🇸United States4.9%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%
University Centre Bishop Burton
No published data on international students
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.
Durham University
University Centre Bishop Burton
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Sociology & Criminology
Business & Management (General)
Social Policy & Public Policy
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Durham University
Only at University Centre Bishop Burton
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
- Durham University
- £31,000
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
University Centre Bishop Burton is about £18,220 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Durham University
- £30,500
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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.
Durham University
University Centre Bishop Burton
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£25,000Salary (3 years)£23,00092%Satisfaction82%Sociology & Criminology
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDurham University
Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship
£53,333
Deadline: N/A
Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
The Global DBA Scholarships
£25,000
Deadline: Nov 2026
The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund
£25,000
Deadline: N/A
Global Grand Challenges Studentships
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
University Centre Bishop Burton
Alumni Master's Bursary
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
IOT Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)
£500
Deadline: N/A
Employability Bursary
£300
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Durham University vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions
Is Durham University or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £18,220 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 Durham University and University Centre Bishop Burton?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Is Durham University or University Centre Bishop Burton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Durham University, and £23,000 from University Centre Bishop Burton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Durham University and 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Durham University or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?
Durham University lists 278 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at Durham University but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
Durham University teaches 49 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Computer Science, General Engineering, Law, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and 41 more.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Durham University?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 5 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Design & Fashion and Agricultural Sciences.
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