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London
Birmingham · QS World #68
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
Birmingham
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Birmingham leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Trinity Laban is ahead on established, employment.
Trinity Laban vs University of Birmingham at a glance
Trinity Laban and University of Birmingham both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Trinity Laban offers 36 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, the two are about level.
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 of 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%
Birmingham
104 countries · 31.2% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India9.4%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2%
Subjects
2 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.
Trinity Laban
University of Birmingham
Music
21 coursesFee not available
12 coursesTypical fee £23,390 (PG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
1 courseFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £31,500 (UG)
Only at Trinity Laban
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 of Birmingham
- £27,090
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
Postgraduate
- Trinity Laban
- No data
- University of Birmingham
- £23,390
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban 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.
Trinity Laban
University of Birmingham
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00089%Satisfaction89%
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 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
FAQ
Trinity Laban vs University of Birmingham: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Trinity Laban and University of Birmingham?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Trinity Laban or University of Birmingham offer more courses?
University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and Trinity Laban lists 36 courses.
What can you study at Trinity Laban but not at University of Birmingham?
Trinity Laban teaches 2 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Dance and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of Birmingham but not at Trinity Laban?
University of Birmingham teaches 99 subject areas that Trinity Laban does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and 91 more.
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