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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.
3/4
Queen's University Belfast
scored higher in 3 categories
1/4
University Centre Bishop Burton
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Queen's University Belfast leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on scholarship.
Queen's University Belfast vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance
Queen's University Belfast and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £8,020 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher in 2 and Queen's University Belfast in 1.
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.
Queen's University Belfast
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.
Queen's University Belfast
74 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
- 🇮🇳India14.3%
- 🇨🇳China11%
- 🇺🇸United States7%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
University Centre Bishop Burton
No published data on international students
Subjects
7 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.
Queen's University Belfast
University Centre Bishop Burton
Animal Science
5 coursesTypical fee £25,300 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £12,780 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Business & Management (General)
Agriculture & Land Management
Social Policy & Public Policy
Design & Fashion
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Queen's University Belfast
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
- Queen's University Belfast
- £20,800
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
University Centre Bishop Burton is about £8,020 a year cheaper.
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.
Queen's University Belfast
University Centre Bishop Burton
Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction85%Agriculture & Land Management
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,00073%Satisfaction94%Social Policy & Public Policy
No dataSalary (3 years)No data83%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity 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
Queen's University Belfast vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions
Is Queen's University Belfast or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £8,020 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 Queen's University Belfast and University Centre Bishop Burton?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Animal Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Design & Fashion and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Queen's University Belfast or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?
Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
Queen's University Belfast teaches 86 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Civil Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Management, Chemistry and 78 more.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Queen's University Belfast?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 3 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Countryside & Rural Management and Agricultural Sciences.
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