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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

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University of Warwick

Coventry · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

Birmingham

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Warwick

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham and University of Warwick are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. University of Birmingham is ahead on ranking, established, employment, courses, scholarship; University of Warwick on ranking, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary.

University of Birmingham vs University of Warwick at a glance

University of Birmingham and University of Warwick both teach 60 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas; University of Warwick offers 436 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,090 a year at University of Birmingham and £35,530 at University of Warwick: University of Birmingham is about £8,440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,390 a year at University of Birmingham and £27,950 at University of Warwick: University of Birmingham is about £4,560 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Warwick is higher in 27 and University of Birmingham in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £34,500 three years after graduating from University of Birmingham, against £45,000 from University of Warwick. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Warwick is higher in 23 and University of Birmingham in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#68
QS World
#68
#98
THE World
#122
#18
Guardian UK
#8
1900
Established
1965
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Birmingham

University of Warwick

86.7%
89.5%

Satisfaction

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

£38,700
£44,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
80.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

31.2%
34%

International

International student share

663
436

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Birmingham

104 countries · 31.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India9.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%
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Warwick

101 countries · 34% international

  • 🇨🇳China37.9%
  • 🇮🇳India16.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
  • 🇪🇸Spain2.2%

Subjects

60 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 of Birmingham

University of Warwick

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, Management, Biology, French, History of Art & Design, Media & Film Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Geography (General), Italian, Linguistics, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Spanish & Portuguese, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical Specialities, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biotechnology, Creative Writing, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, English Literature, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Geography & Environment, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences (General), Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering.

Only at University of Birmingham

Only at University of Warwick

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 of Birmingham
£27,090
University of Warwick
£35,530

University of Birmingham is about £8,440 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Birmingham
£23,390
University of Warwick
£27,950

University of Birmingham is about £4,560 a year cheaper.

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 of Birmingham

University of Warwick

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Philosophy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • General Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£45,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Physics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    78%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    85%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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University of Warwick

Warwick Postgraduate Taught Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

University of Birmingham vs University of Warwick: common questions

Is University of Birmingham or University of Warwick cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,090 a year at University of Birmingham and £35,530 at University of Warwick: University of Birmingham is about £8,440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,390 a year at University of Birmingham and £27,950 at University of Warwick: University of Birmingham is about £4,560 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 of Birmingham and University of Warwick?

Both universities teach 60 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Philosophy, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Economics, Education Studies, Chemistry, Physics and 48 more.

Is University of Birmingham or University of Warwick better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Birmingham, and £31,500 from University of Warwick. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Birmingham and 90% at University of Warwick. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Birmingham or University of Warwick offer more courses?

University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and University of Warwick lists 436 courses.

What can you study at University of Birmingham but not at University of Warwick?

University of Birmingham teaches 41 subject areas that University of Warwick does not, including Teacher Training, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Music, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering and 33 more.

What can you study at University of Warwick but not at University of Birmingham?

University of Warwick teaches 13 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Welsh Studies, Biomedical Engineering, American & Comparative Studies, Applied & General Science, Humanities, Landscape Architecture & Design and 5 more.

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