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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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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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.

4/6

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

2/6

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on ranking, scholarship.

Aberystwyth University vs Bristol, UWE at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Bristol, UWE both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Mathematics and Sociology & Criminology. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £15,750 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £4,970 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 20 and Aberystwyth University in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Creative Writing: £15,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £22,500 from Bristol, UWE. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 16 and Bristol, UWE in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#761
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THE World
#601
#62
Guardian UK
#66
1872
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

Bristol, UWE

No data
86%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.8%

International

International student share

414
257

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
24

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.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    Bristol

    107 countries · 24.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India14%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
    • 🇨🇳China4.5%

    Subjects

    40 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    Bristol, UWE

    Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Physical Geography & Climate, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies, English Literature, Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Software Engineering, Biology, Information Systems & Data Science, Biological Sciences (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Philosophy, Adult Nursing, English Language.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at Bristol, UWE

    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

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    Bristol, UWE
    £15,750

    Bristol, UWE is about £4,970 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    Bristol, UWE
    £16,250

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    Bristol, UWE

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      97%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      84%Satisfaction87%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      92%Satisfaction89%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      93%Satisfaction85%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      92%Satisfaction95%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction81%

    • Ecology & Conservation

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      93%Satisfaction98%

    • Fine Art

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      82%Satisfaction78%

    • Creative Writing

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction96%

    Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    Bristol, UWE

    College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

    £9,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

    £5,760

    Deadline: N/A

    Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs Bristol, UWE: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or Bristol, UWE cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £15,750 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £4,970 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 Aberystwyth University and Bristol, UWE?

    Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, History, Accounting, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art and 28 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or Bristol, UWE better for Mathematics?

    Mathematics graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £28,500 from Bristol, UWE. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Aberystwyth University and 90% at Bristol, UWE. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or Bristol, UWE offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at Bristol, UWE?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 26 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Information & Library Studies and 18 more.

    What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Aberystwyth University?

    Bristol, UWE teaches 32 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care, Forensic Science and 24 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses