Bristol, UWE

Bristol, England

TEF Silver
#761 QS World
#61 UK

#761QS World Ranking

#61UK Ranking

SilverTEF Rating

83%Satisfaction

86.1%Employment

£28,500Avg. Salary

About Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE is a university located in Bristol, South West England. It is a member of the University Alliance group, focused on professional and technical education. It holds a Silver TEF rating, recognising teaching that exceeds national expectations.

The university has approximately 36,380 students, with a diverse international community representing 107 nationalities. The largest international cohorts come from India, Pakistan, and Nigeria.

Bristol currently lists 129 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 71 undergraduate and 58 postgraduate programmes.

Graduate outcomes are excellent: 90% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £28,500, rising to £31,400 after five years.

Student satisfaction is strong, with an NSS teaching satisfaction score of 85%.

Bristol is regularly voted the UK's best city to live in, with a creative, independent spirit.

Founded1969

Total Students36,380+

Campus TypeSuburban

What is Bristol, UWE's Ranking in 2026?

Bristol, UWE is ranked #761 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026 and #61 in the UK by the Complete University Guide.

Ranking System	Position
QS World University Rankings 2026	#761
Times Higher Education 2026	#601
Guardian University Guide (UK)	#66
The Complete University Guide (UK)	#61

Source: QS, THE, CUG, Guardian — Updated January 2026

What Percentage of Graduates Get Jobs?

86.1% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

86.1%Employed

2.9%Further Study

9.5%Studying & Working

4.9%Unemployed

Salary Progression

Time After Graduation	Median Salary	UK Average	Difference
15 months	£28,500	£26,220	+9%
3 years	£28,800	£26,496	+9%
5 years	£31,400	£28,888	+9%

Source: HESA Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2025

Official Data

These figures represent institution-wide averages across all subject areas and study modes. Actual graduate outcomes vary by course and cohort. For course-specific data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

How Satisfied Are Students?

Has an 83% overall satisfaction rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

83%Overall

Teaching Quality86%

Learning Resources88.5%

Academic Support87.3%

Assessment79.9%

Organisation76.4%

Student Voice77.7%

83%Overall

Teaching Quality

86%

Learning Resources

88.5%

Academic Support

87.3%

Assessment

79.9%

Organisation

76.4%

Student Voice

77.7%

Source: National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

Official Data

These figures represent institution-wide averages across all courses and may not reflect satisfaction for a specific course. For course-level data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

How Many International Students Study Here?

24.8% of students are international, representing 107+ countries. Total international students: 9,030.

9,030International Students

24.8%of Student Body

107+Countries

Countries	Students	Percentage
India	1,265	14%
Pakistan	870	9.6%
Nigeria	840	9.3%
Bangladesh	405	4.5%
China	405	4.5%
Hong Kong	395	4.4%
Kuwait	395	4.4%
Myanmar (Burma)	350	3.9%
Malaysia	345	3.8%
Sri Lanka	345	3.8%