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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University Centre Peterborough

Peterborough

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/6

University Centre Peterborough

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Birmingham

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre Peterborough vs University of Birmingham at a glance

University Centre Peterborough and University of Birmingham both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Peterborough is higher in 3 and University of Birmingham in 2.

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
2009
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
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 Peterborough

University of Birmingham

89.7%
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

69.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

44
663

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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 Peterborough

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

    14 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 Peterborough

    University of Birmingham

    Only at University Centre Peterborough

    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 Peterborough
    No data
    University of Birmingham
    £27,090

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Peterborough
    No data
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough 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 Peterborough

    University of Birmingham

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
      76%Satisfaction79%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Marketing

      No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
      94%Satisfaction79%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      82%Satisfaction95%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Peterborough

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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 Peterborough vs University of Birmingham: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Creative Writing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 2 more.

    Does University Centre Peterborough or University of Birmingham offer more courses?

    University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.

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

    University Centre Peterborough teaches 6 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Performing Arts (General), Animal Science, Ecology & Conservation, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation and Journalism.

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

    University of Birmingham teaches 87 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development and 79 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre Peterborough44 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Birmingham663 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses