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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

1/3

University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

Reading

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading 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 Reading at a glance

University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Reading both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Agriculture & Land Management and Animal Science. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £13,070 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 3 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 0. The widest gap is in Countryside & Rural Management: £18,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Bishop Burton, against £30,000 from University of Reading. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 4 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#33
1954
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Reading

No data
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18%

International

International student share

32
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
1

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

    Reading

    96 countries · 18% international

    • 🇨🇳China26%
    • 🇮🇳India6.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

    Subjects

    9 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 Reading

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at University of Reading

    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 Reading
    £25,850

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £13,070 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data
    University of Reading
    £26,450

    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 Reading

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      94%Satisfaction83%

    • Animal Science

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      83%Satisfaction88%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      85%Satisfaction96%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      71%Satisfaction94%

    • Countryside & Rural Management

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      83%Satisfaction96%

    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 Reading

    The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Reading: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £13,070 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 Reading?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Countryside & Rural Management and Social Policy & Public Policy.

    Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Reading better for Agriculture & Land Management?

    Agriculture & Land Management graduates earn a median £18,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Bishop Burton, and £29,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University Centre Bishop Burton and 83% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 1 subject area that University of Reading does not, including Agricultural Sciences.

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

    University of Reading teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology (General) and 53 more.

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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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