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Birmingham · QS World #68
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.
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University Centre Askham Bryan
scored higher in 0 categories
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Birmingham
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Birmingham leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Askham Bryan does not lead in any category where both have data.
University Centre Askham Bryan vs University of Birmingham at a glance
University Centre Askham Bryan and University of Birmingham both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences and Natural Sciences. University Centre Askham Bryan offers 24 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at University Centre Askham Bryan and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Askham Bryan is about £12,590 a year cheaper.
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.
University Centre Askham Bryan
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.
University Centre Askham Bryan
No published data on international students
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.
University Centre Askham Bryan
University of Birmingham
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £11,250 (PG)
Natural Sciences
Only at University Centre Askham Bryan
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
- University Centre Askham Bryan
- £14,500
- University of Birmingham
- £27,090
University Centre Askham Bryan is about £12,590 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Askham Bryan
- No data
- University of Birmingham
- £23,390
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Askham Bryan yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Askham Bryan
Care-Experienced Students Support Package
£750
Deadline: N/A
UCAB Bursary
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hardship Fund
£500
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
University Centre Askham Bryan vs University of Birmingham: common questions
Is University Centre Askham Bryan or University of Birmingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at University Centre Askham Bryan and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Askham Bryan is about £12,590 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 University Centre Askham Bryan and University of Birmingham?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences and Natural Sciences.
Does University Centre Askham Bryan or University of Birmingham offer more courses?
University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Askham Bryan lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Askham Bryan but not at University of Birmingham?
University Centre Askham Bryan teaches 5 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Ecology & Conservation, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of Birmingham but not at University Centre Askham Bryan?
University of Birmingham teaches 99 subject areas that University Centre Askham Bryan 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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