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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 South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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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 South Essex

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, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Birmingham at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Birmingham both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre South Essex is about £9,160 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 6 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £37,000 from University of Birmingham. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and University of Birmingham in 1.

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
2016
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 South Essex

University of Birmingham

95.4%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

25
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 South Essex

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

    13 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 South Essex

    University of Birmingham

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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 South Essex
    £17,930
    University of Birmingham
    £27,090

    University Centre South Essex is about £9,160 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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 South Essex

    University of Birmingham

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      75%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      94%Satisfaction83%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      95%Satisfaction90%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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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 South Essex vs University of Birmingham: common questions

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Birmingham cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre South Essex is about £9,160 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 South Essex and University of Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT and 1 more.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Birmingham better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £35,000 from University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Essex or University of Birmingham offer more courses?

    University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Dance, Fine Art and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

    University of Birmingham teaches 88 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development and 80 more.

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Birmingham663 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses