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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/8
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Bristol
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
Bristol, UWE leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs Bristol, UWE at a glance
Arden University and Bristol, UWE both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Accounting. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
Bristol, UWE
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Bristol
107 countries · 24.8% international
- 🇮🇳India14%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
- 🇨🇳China4.5%
Subjects
14 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.
Arden University
Bristol, UWE
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesFee not available
21 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
14 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
Accounting
Psychology (General)
Law
Management
Marketing
Economics
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Information Systems & Data Science
Technology & Logistics
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Human Resource Management
Public Health & Epidemiology
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
- Arden University
- No data
- Bristol, UWE
- £15,750
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- Bristol, UWE
- £16,250
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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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
FAQ
Arden University vs Bristol, UWE: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and Bristol, UWE?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Psychology (General), Law, Management, Marketing, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Technology & Logistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 2 more.
Does Arden University or Bristol, UWE offer more courses?
Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Arden University?
Bristol, UWE teaches 58 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 50 more.
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