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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.
2/8
Trinity Laban
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
University College Birmingham
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University College Birmingham leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Trinity Laban is ahead on established, employment.
Trinity Laban vs University College Birmingham at a glance
Trinity Laban and University College Birmingham have no subject area in common. Trinity Laban's largest is Music; University College Birmingham's is Hospitality, Events & Tourism.
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.
Trinity Laban
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.
Trinity Laban
21 countries · 24% international
- 🇨🇳China34.9%
- 🇺🇸United States14.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada3.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland3.2%
University College Birmingham
26 countries · 47% international
- 🌐Nepal48.9%
- 🇮🇳India24.7%
- 🇨🇳China11.5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%
Subjects
No subjects in common
Trinity Laban and University College Birmingham do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at Trinity Laban
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
- Trinity Laban
- No data
- University College Birmingham
- £13,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
Postgraduate
- Trinity Laban
- No data
- University College Birmingham
- £17,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveTrinity Laban
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
The Evie Dee Inspiring Life Award
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Victoria Worsfold Griffiths 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
Trinity Laban vs University College Birmingham: common questions
Does Trinity Laban or University College Birmingham offer more courses?
University College Birmingham lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and Trinity Laban lists 36 courses.
What can you study at Trinity Laban but not at University College Birmingham?
Trinity Laban teaches 4 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including Music, Dance, Personal & Professional Development and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
What can you study at University College Birmingham but not at Trinity Laban?
University College Birmingham teaches 36 subject areas that Trinity Laban does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Food Science, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General) and 28 more.
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