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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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.

3/3

Loughborough

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Loughborough 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.

Loughborough University vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance

Loughborough University and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,750 a year at Loughborough University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £16,970 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Loughborough University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Loughborough 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.

#203
QS World
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#301
THE World
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#11
Guardian UK
—
1909
Established
1954
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Loughborough University

University Centre Bishop Burton

87.6%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
No data

International

International student share

416
32

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
4

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.

Loughborough

90 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.7%
  • 🇮🇳India13.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%
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University Centre Bishop Burton

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    6 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.

    Loughborough University

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at Loughborough 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

    Loughborough University
    £29,750
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    £12,780

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £16,970 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Loughborough University
    £29,500
    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.

    Loughborough University

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      85%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction85%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Loughborough University

    Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver's Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Impact Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Inspiring Success Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    View all scholarships →

    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

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Loughborough University vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions

    Is Loughborough University or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,750 a year at Loughborough University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £16,970 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 Loughborough University and University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

    Is Loughborough University or University Centre Bishop Burton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Loughborough University, and £23,000 from University Centre Bishop Burton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Loughborough University and 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Loughborough University or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?

    Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.

    What can you study at Loughborough University but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Loughborough University teaches 57 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations and 49 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Loughborough University?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 4 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management and Agricultural Sciences.

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    Loughborough University416 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses