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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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

VS

3/4

Sheffield

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield at a glance

University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Sheffield both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £13,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 3 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#82
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THE World
#108
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Guardian UK
#19
1954
Established
1905
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 Sheffield

No data
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.1%

International

International student share

32
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
2

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

    Sheffield

    100 countries · 28.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China45.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
    • 🇮🇳India7%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

    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 Sheffield

    • Animal Science

      11 courses

      Typical fee £12,780 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £29,190 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Fee not available

      11 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Fee not available

      7 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      1 course

      Fee not available

      6 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      2 courses

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at University of Sheffield

    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 Sheffield
    £25,830

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £13,050 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data
    University of Sheffield
    £31,360

    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 Sheffield

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      85%Satisfaction88%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      71%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      85%Satisfaction88%

    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 Sheffield

    International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Access to Sheffield Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £13,050 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 Sheffield?

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

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

    University of Sheffield lists 307 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 Sheffield?

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

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

    University of Sheffield teaches 72 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies and 64 more.

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