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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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Aberdeen
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Aberdeen leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on scholarship.
University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Aberdeen at a glance
University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Aberdeen both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Social Policy & Public Policy. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £8,020 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 2 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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University Centre Bishop Burton
University of Aberdeen
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
Aberdeen
81 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇨🇳China20.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
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 of Aberdeen
Sociology & Criminology
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Social Policy & Public Policy
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
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
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
- University of Aberdeen
- £20,800
University Centre Bishop Burton is about £8,020 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- No data
- University of Aberdeen
- £23,000
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 of Aberdeen
Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00085%Satisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£23,000Salary (3 years)£24,00082%Satisfaction98%
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 of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Aberdeen: common questions
Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: 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 University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Aberdeen?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Aberdeen better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Bishop Burton, and £24,000 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton and 98% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?
University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at University of Aberdeen?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 6 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Design & Fashion, Agricultural Sciences and Business & Management (General).
What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
University of Aberdeen teaches 76 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 68 more.
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