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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 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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Heriot-Watt
scored higher in 3 categories
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University Centre Bishop Burton
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Heriot-Watt University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton does not lead in any category where both have data.
Heriot-Watt University vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance
Heriot-Watt University and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,080 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £7,300 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Heriot-Watt University is higher. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Heriot-Watt University is higher.
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.
Heriot-Watt 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.
Heriot-Watt
72 countries · 31.2% international
- 🇮🇳India29.8%
- 🇨🇳China17.1%
- 🇫🇷France6.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%
University Centre Bishop Burton
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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.
Heriot-Watt University
University Centre Bishop Burton
Design & Fashion
11 coursesTypical fee £20,080 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Heriot-Watt University
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
- Heriot-Watt University
- £20,080
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
University Centre Bishop Burton is about £7,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Heriot-Watt University
- £24,180
- 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.
Heriot-Watt University
University Centre Bishop Burton
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£23,00089%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHeriot-Watt University
International Merit Scholarship
£500,000
Deadline: N/A
MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship
£64,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
£21,800
Deadline: N/A
Future Planner Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
100%
Deadline: May 2026
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
Heriot-Watt University vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions
Is Heriot-Watt University or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,080 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £7,300 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 Heriot-Watt University and University Centre Bishop Burton?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Is Heriot-Watt University or University Centre Bishop Burton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Heriot-Watt University, and £23,000 from University Centre Bishop Burton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Heriot-Watt University and 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Heriot-Watt University or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?
Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
Heriot-Watt University teaches 44 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting and 36 more.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Heriot-Watt University?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 6 subject areas that Heriot-Watt University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Agricultural Sciences and Sociology & Criminology.
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