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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/4

University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 1 category

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3/4

Birmingham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on scholarship.

University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Birmingham at a glance

University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Birmingham both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £14,310 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher in 2 and University of Birmingham in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#98
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Guardian UK
#18
1954
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 of Birmingham

No data
86.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

32
663

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
3

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

    VS

    Birmingham

    104 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India9.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

    Subjects

    5 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 Birmingham

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at University of 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 of Birmingham
    £27,090

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £14,310 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    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 Birmingham

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      82%Satisfaction88%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      85%Satisfaction83%

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      85%Satisfaction79%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University 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

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    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

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    FAQ

    University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Birmingham: common questions

    Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Birmingham cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £14,310 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 Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology and Social Policy & Public Policy.

    Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of 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 £25,000 from University of Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton and 88% at University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Birmingham offer more courses?

    University of Birmingham lists 663 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 Birmingham?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 5 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Design & Fashion and Agricultural Sciences.

    What can you study at University of Birmingham but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?

    University of Birmingham teaches 96 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences and 88 more.

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