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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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.

5/11

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

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6/11

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs Brunel University of London at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Brunel University of London both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,400 at Brunel University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £1,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,800 at Brunel University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £8,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 26 and Bristol, UWE in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £18,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £25,000 from Brunel University of London. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 17 and Brunel University of London in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#353
#601
THE World
#401
#66
Guardian UK
#69
1969
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

Brunel University of London

86%
81.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
79.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
34.6%

International

International student share

257
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
22

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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

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

81 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11%
  • 🇨🇳China6.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%

Subjects

45 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.

Bristol, UWE

Brunel University of London

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Information Systems, Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Mechanical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, History, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marketing, Philosophy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, English Literature, Human Resource Management.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Brunel University of London

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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
Brunel University of London
£17,400

Bristol, UWE is about £1,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Brunel University of London
£24,800

Bristol, UWE is about £8,550 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.

Bristol, UWE

Brunel University of London

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    91%Satisfaction72%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction70%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    75%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction77%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    87%Satisfaction74%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction79%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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Brunel University of London

MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026

£14,750

Deadline: Aug 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Brunel University of London: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Brunel University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,400 at Brunel University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £1,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,800 at Brunel University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £8,550 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 Bristol, UWE and Brunel University of London?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business Studies, Law, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 33 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Brunel University of London better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £27,000 from Brunel University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 84% at Brunel University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Brunel University of London offer more courses?

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Brunel University of London?

Bristol, UWE teaches 27 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Architecture, Ecology & Conservation, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Management, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Forensic Science and 19 more.

What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at Bristol, UWE?

Brunel University of London teaches 17 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, English Studies, Music, Anthropology, Linguistics, Combined & General Studies, Geography (General) and 9 more.

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