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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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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Aberystwyth University is ahead on TEF, established.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Bristol at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Bristol both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Physics and Politics & International Relations. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Aberystwyth University is about £10,580 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 25 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £22,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £42,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 17 and University of Bristol in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#57
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THE World
#80
#62
Guardian UK
#13
1872
Established
1876
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

University of Bristol

No data
88%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.6%

International

International student share

414
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
54

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

    104 countries · 33.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.5%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

    Subjects

    48 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

    University of Bristol

    Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Ancient Languages, Education Studies, Animal Science, Marketing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Zoology & Animal Biology, English Studies, Philosophy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biology, History of Art & Design, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Information & Library Studies, Veterinary Medicine, Computing & IT, French, Plant Sciences, Humanities, Information Systems & Data Science, Software Engineering, Spanish & Portuguese, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Bristol

    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
    University of Bristol
    £31,300

    Aberystwyth University is about £10,580 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Bristol
    £28,460

    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

    University of Bristol

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      97%Satisfaction87%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      91%Satisfaction89%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      92%Satisfaction89%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£48,000
      84%Satisfaction93%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£42,000
      73%Satisfaction81%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      91%Satisfaction89%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
      89%Satisfaction83%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Physical Geography & Climate

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      96%Satisfaction92%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      87%Satisfaction88%

    Showing the 12 largest of 28 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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    University of Bristol

    Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Black heritage PhD scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    British Council scholarships for Women

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Bristol: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Aberystwyth University is about £10,580 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 University of Bristol?

    Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Economics, Law, History, Management, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Physical Geography & Climate and 36 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Bristol better for Mathematics?

    Mathematics graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £34,500 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Aberystwyth University and 87% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Bristol offer more courses?

    University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University of Bristol?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Fine Art, Astronomy & Astrophysics, English Literature, Applied Psychology and 10 more.

    What can you study at University of Bristol but not at Aberystwyth University?

    University of Bristol teaches 35 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Chemistry, Music, General Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Medicine and 27 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses