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Chester · Guardian UK #91
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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Chester
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Chester 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 Chester at a glance
University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Chester both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Animal Science and Business & Management (General). University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £14,950 at University of Chester: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £2,170 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher in 2 and University of Chester in 1. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £23,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Bishop Burton, against £21,000 from University of Chester. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chester is higher in 3 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 1.
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 Chester
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
Chester
52 countries · 28.7% international
- 🇮🇳India32.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
7 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 Chester
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Animal Science
11 coursesTypical fee £12,780 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Design & Fashion
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Agriculture & Land Management
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 Chester
- £14,950
University Centre Bishop Burton is about £2,170 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- No data
- University of Chester
- £15,500
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 Chester
Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50085%Satisfaction86%Animal Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£18,50083%Satisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£23,000Salary (3 years)£21,00082%Satisfaction90%Agriculture & Land Management
£18,000Salary (3 years)£18,50094%Satisfaction75%
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 Chester
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Visit Us Travel Bursary
£100
Deadline: N/A
Futures Employability Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Chester: common questions
Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Chester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £14,950 at University of Chester: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £2,170 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 Chester?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Agriculture & Land Management.
Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Chester better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Bishop Burton, and £18,500 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University Centre Bishop Burton and 87% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Chester offer more courses?
University of Chester lists 329 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 Chester?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 3 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Countryside & Rural Management, Social Policy & Public Policy and Agricultural Sciences.
What can you study at University of Chester but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
University of Chester teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Law, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Computer Science, Software Engineering and 58 more.
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