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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/9
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
8/9
Bristol
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bristol leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs University of Bristol at a glance
Arden University and University of Bristol both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Management, Economics and Business & Management (General). Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 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
University of Bristol
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
104 countries · 33.6% international
- 🇨🇳China53.5%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
Subjects
13 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
University of Bristol
Management
3 coursesFee not available
21 coursesTypical fee £28,200 (UG)
Economics
1 courseFee not available
22 coursesTypical fee £28,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
15 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Sociology & Criminology
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Marketing
Human Resource Management
Information Systems & Data Science
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Arden University
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
- University of Bristol
- £31,300
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Bristol
- £28,460
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Black Heritage PhD Scholarships
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Black heritage PhD scholarships
100%
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Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships
100%
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Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage
100%
Deadline: N/A
British Council scholarships for Women
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arden University vs University of Bristol: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of Bristol?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Management, Economics, Business & Management (General), Law, Psychology (General), Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science and 1 more.
Does Arden University or University of Bristol offer more courses?
University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at University of Bristol?
Arden University teaches 1 subject area that University of Bristol does not, including Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University of Bristol but not at Arden University?
University of Bristol teaches 70 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 62 more.
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