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Beverley
Birmingham
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 Bishop Burton
scored higher in 1 category
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University College Birmingham
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University College Birmingham leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on established.
University Centre Bishop Burton vs University College Birmingham at a glance
University Centre Bishop Burton and University College Birmingham both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £720 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University College Birmingham is higher.
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 Bishop Burton
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.
University Centre Bishop Burton
No published data on international students
University College Birmingham
26 countries · 47% international
- 🌐Nepal48.9%
- 🇮🇳India24.7%
- 🇨🇳China11.5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%
Subjects
4 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 Bishop Burton
University College Birmingham
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Design & Fashion
Only at University Centre Bishop Burton
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
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
- University College Birmingham
- £13,500
University Centre Bishop Burton is about £720 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- No data
- University College Birmingham
- £17,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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.
University Centre Bishop Burton
University College Birmingham
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£23,000Salary (3 years)£20,50082%Satisfaction96%
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
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
University Centre Bishop Burton vs University College Birmingham: common questions
Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University College Birmingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £720 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 Bishop Burton and University College Birmingham?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Design & Fashion.
Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University College Birmingham better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Bishop Burton, and £20,500 from University College Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton and 96% at University College Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Bishop Burton or University College Birmingham offer more courses?
University College Birmingham lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at University College Birmingham?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 6 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Agricultural Sciences and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
What can you study at University College Birmingham but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
University College Birmingham teaches 32 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Food Science, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Food Production & Technology and 24 more.
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