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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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.

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University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 0 categories

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Manchester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton does not lead in any category where both have data.

University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Manchester at a glance

University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Manchester both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £32,300 at University of Manchester: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £19,520 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher in 1 and University of Manchester in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
1954
Established
1824
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 Manchester

No data
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40%

International

International student share

32
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
6

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

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    Manchester

    120 countries · 40% international

    • 🇨🇳China51%
    • 🇮🇳India7.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    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 Manchester

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at University of Manchester

    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 Manchester
    £32,300

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £19,520 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data
    University of Manchester
    £26,800

    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 Manchester

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      85%Satisfaction84%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      71%Satisfaction81%

    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 Manchester

    Spärck AI Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Sadler Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bason Family Bursary

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Accommodation Bursary

    £2,050

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Manchester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £32,300 at University of Manchester: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £19,520 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 Manchester?

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

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

    University of Manchester lists 1,041 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 Manchester?

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

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

    University of Manchester teaches 111 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Management and 103 more.

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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses