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National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

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.

0/4

National Film and Television School

scored higher in 0 categories

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4/4

Birmingham

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). National Film and Television School does not lead in any category where both have data.

National Film and Television School vs University of Birmingham at a glance

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: University of Birmingham is about £2,610 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#98
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Guardian UK
#18
1971
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

National Film and Television School

University of Birmingham

No data
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

39
663

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
3

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.

National Film and Television School

No published data on international students

    VS

    Birmingham

    104 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India9.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

    Subjects

    No subjects in common

    National Film and Television School and University of Birmingham do not teach any of the same subject areas.

    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

    National Film and Television School
    No data
    University of Birmingham
    £27,090

    We do not have reliable international fee data for National Film and Television School yet.

    Postgraduate

    National Film and Television School
    £26,000
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    University of Birmingham is about £2,610 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    National Film and Television School

    Aziz Foundation Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Toledo Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Birmingham

    Enhanced Chamberlain Award

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    University Music Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    University Music Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    National Film and Television School vs University of Birmingham: common questions

    Is National Film and Television School or University of Birmingham cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: University of Birmingham is about £2,610 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.

    Does National Film and Television School or University of Birmingham offer more courses?

    University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.

    What can you study at University of Birmingham but not at National Film and Television School?

    University of Birmingham teaches 101 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and 93 more.

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