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University of Birmingham is ranked at #89 in the world according to U.S. News and World Report Rankings. It is a top ranked research institute and has achieved gold in teaching excellence by British Government Assessment. The University of Nottingham is one of the oldest and largest public research university in UK, it ranks at #114 in the world and #18 in UK according to QS World University Rankings, 2023.
| University of Birmingham | University of Nottingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.1 Out of 10 | 6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 80 QS World University 2025 # 70 QS World University 2024 # 84 QS World University 2024 | # 108 QS World University 2025 # 82 QS World University 2024 # 100 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 100 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 68 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 99 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 98 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 67 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 45 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -53 PG Programs -149 Doctorate Programs -55 | UG Programs -97 PG Programs -136 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 13.5 % | 11.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-500 GRE-292 IELTS-6 PTE-59 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-640 IELTS-6 PTE-55 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 27180 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26640 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21489 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 27200 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 34500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14297 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability ranking #86; Annual average salary 57,100 USD; Top recruiters: IBM, Capgemini, Peter Brett Associates, WSP Global Inc., Barclays Bank, etc.; Highest paid degrees: Executive MBA (127,000 USD), MBA (104,000 USD), Bachelor (101,000 USD), LLM (85,000 USD), Masters in Finance (76,000 USD). | Graduate Employability Rankings: #66 University of Nottingham is one of the top public universities in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It is ranked #114 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Top recruiters: National Health Service (NHS), Pentland, Vision Express Ltd., University of Nottingham, University of Central Lancashire etc Base Salaries by Degree:
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| application requirements | Academic transcripts; 2 reference letters; personal statement; essay; research proposal (for research programs); Proof of English language proficiency | Transcripts, Personal Statement, School Reference, Proof of English language proficiency, Country-specific requirements, 2 References, Resume, Work Experience (if required) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | University of Nottingham Malaysia |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.8/10 Read 6 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 14 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Birmingham | University of Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1900 | 1881 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | 2 campuses- Edgbaston and Selly Oak located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK; centered around Chancellor’s Court and Old Joe. | Campuses in UK, China & Malaysia; UK campuses located mainly in Nottingham include University Park (Main Campus), Jubilee Campus, Sutton Bonington Campus, King’s Meadow Campus, Queen’s Medical Center (also include 2 University Hospital sites); University Park- one of the largest & most attractive in UK; spread across 300 acres; 2 miles from city center in extensive greenery and around a lake. |
| Library | 7 libraries and resource center; 2.7 million books and scholarly periodicals, over 16,000 electronic resources; 1.8 million print; 500,000 online books; over 85,000 print & online journals. | 10 libraries across its UK and international campuses; over 1 million books and journals; over 3 million manuscripts; one of the most heavily-used electronic collections (ebooks, e-journals, databases) in UK. |
| Campus Life | 250 clubs & societies; Houses the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Shakespeare Institute, Mingana Collection of Middle Eastern manuscripts, Lapworth Museum of Geology, Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower; UoB Sport & Fitness club (consisting of 50m swimming pool, multi-sports arena, 6 glass-backed squash courts, 200-station gym, 10m climbing wall, Performance Centre, 5 activity studios, etc.); 9 Costas, 2 Starbucks; other university cafes; etc. | Period buildings; 12 halls of residence (accommodating over 3,000 students); East Midlands Conference Centre (a conference & exhibition center for upto 1,000 people); sports facilities- 70 sports clubs, Sports Centre, Fitness Centre, swimming pool; Lakeside Arts Centre (University’s public art program engaging over 200,000 people); Portland Building (housing Students' Union, Student Support Centre, banks, bars & restaurants). |
| Hostel | #Room and Board (including meals) - $10147 #Rooms - $8442 | #Broadgate Park--Single Room - $5764 #Ancaster Hall Rooms-- With meal - $8533 |
| Famous Alumni | 11 Nobel laureates; Neville Chamberlain & Stanley Baldwin (Former British PM); Sir Edward Elgar (British composer); Baroness Amos (UN Under-Secretary-General); Lord Roll of Ipsden (Director of the Bank of England); Isaac Hempstead Wright (Actor); Rodolfo Neri Vela (Mexican scientist & astronaut); Tim Curry (Actor) | Over 280,000 alumni; D.H. Lawrence (English Writer); Ruth Wilson (Actor); Sir Clive Granger (British Economist); Theo James (Actor); Anil Kakodkar (Indian physicist); Nadia Edith Whittome (Member of the Parliament of UK); Matthew Paul Walker (British Scientist); Major Levison James Wood (British Explorer) |
| City Life | A city in West Midlands, England; 2nd largest city in England; Economy dominated by the service sector; 2nd largest metropolitan economy in UK with a GDP of 121.1 billion USD; Top tourist attractions include Victoria Square, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Thinktank- Birmingham Science Museum, National SEA LIFE Centre, St. Philip's Cathedral, Cadbury World | Nottingham- a city in Nottinghamshire, England; City has links to the legend of Robin Hood, lace-making, Raleigh bikes, tobacco industries; 7th largest metropolitan economy in UK; Unemployment rate-2.59% Top tourist attractions: Old Market Square, Lace Market, Nottingham Castle, City of Caves, Highfields Park, Green's Mill and Science Centre, D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum. |
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