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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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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/11

Aston

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

5/11

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, graduate salary). Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Bristol, UWE at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Bristol, UWE both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,750 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £6,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £16,250 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 20 and Bristol, UWE in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Optometry & Ophthalmics: £36,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £26,500 from Bristol, UWE. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 15 and Bristol, UWE in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#761
#401
THE World
#601
#39
Guardian UK
#66
1895
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.

Aston University, Birmingham

Bristol, UWE

85.2%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
24.8%

International

International student share

169
257

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
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.

Aston University, Birmingham

Bristol, UWE

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, English Language, Health & Social Care, History, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Healthcare Science, Personal & Professional Development, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Optometry & Ophthalmics.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

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

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
Bristol, UWE
£15,750

Bristol, UWE is about £6,830 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
Bristol, UWE
£16,250

Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 a year cheaper.

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.

Aston University, Birmingham

Bristol, UWE

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    85%Satisfaction71%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    64%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Aston University, Birmingham

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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

Aston University, Birmingham vs Bristol, UWE: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Bristol, UWE cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,750 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £6,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £16,250 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 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 Aston University, Birmingham and Bristol, UWE?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Civil Engineering and 28 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Bristol, UWE better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £27,500 from Bristol, UWE. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 85% at Bristol, UWE. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or Bristol, UWE offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 11 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Linguistics, Biotechnology, English Studies, Medicine and 3 more.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 32 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Education Studies, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science and 24 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses