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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/8
Hartpury
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
University College Birmingham
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Hartpury University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University College Birmingham is ahead on international, courses.
Hartpury University vs University College Birmingham at a glance
Hartpury University and University College Birmingham both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Business & Management (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Hartpury University is higher in 2 and University College Birmingham in 1. The widest gap is in Hospitality, Events & Tourism: £23,500 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, against £20,000 from University College Birmingham. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University College Birmingham is higher in 3 and Hartpury University 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
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Hartpury University
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.
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
University College Birmingham
26 countries · 47% international
- 🌐Nepal48.9%
- 🇮🇳India24.7%
- 🇨🇳China11.5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%
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.
Hartpury University
University College Birmingham
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
3 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Business Studies
Psychology (General)
Only at Hartpury University
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
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
- University College Birmingham
- £13,500
University College Birmingham is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- University College Birmingham
- £17,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury University 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.
Hartpury University
University College Birmingham
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,000Salary (3 years)£20,50092%Satisfaction96%Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£23,500Salary (3 years)£20,00089%Satisfaction93%Business & Management (General)
£23,500Salary (3 years)£20,00089%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
University College Birmingham
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
Hartpury University vs University College Birmingham: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University College Birmingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £3,750 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 Hartpury University and University College Birmingham?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Psychology (General).
Is Hartpury University or University College Birmingham better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £20,500 from University College Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 96% at University College Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or University College Birmingham offer more courses?
University College Birmingham lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University College Birmingham?
Hartpury University teaches 7 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Ecology & Conservation and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
What can you study at University College Birmingham but not at Hartpury University?
University College Birmingham teaches 31 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Building & Construction, Food Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Food Production & Technology, Planning & Housing, Sociology & Criminology and 23 more.
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