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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff · THE World #1001

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.

6/8

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Cardiff Metropolitan

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Cardiff Metropolitan University is ahead on established, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Cardiff Metropolitan University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Cardiff Metropolitan University both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Cardiff Metropolitan University offers 321 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,000 at Cardiff Metropolitan University: Bristol, UWE is about £250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,600 at Cardiff Metropolitan University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 23 and Cardiff Metropolitan University in 1, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Aerospace Engineering: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £23,000 from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 16 and Cardiff Metropolitan University 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
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#601
THE World
#1001
#66
Guardian UK
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1969
Established
1865
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

Cardiff Metropolitan University

86%
84.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
16.6%

International

International student share

257
321

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
5

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%
VS

Cardiff Metropolitan

43 countries · 16.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India53.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.4%

Subjects

44 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

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Economics, Fine Art, Management, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Information Systems, English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information Systems & Data Science, Politics & International Relations, Computing & IT, Food Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Healthcare Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Journalism, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Cardiff Metropolitan 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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
Cardiff Metropolitan University
£16,000

Bristol, UWE is about £250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Cardiff Metropolitan University
£17,600

Bristol, UWE is about £1,350 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

Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    72%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    96%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

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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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

NHS Wales Bursary Scheme

See details

Deadline: N/A

Progression Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

Student Carers Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Cardiff Metropolitan University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Cardiff Metropolitan University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,000 at Cardiff Metropolitan University: Bristol, UWE is about £250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,600 at Cardiff Metropolitan University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,350 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 Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture and 32 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Cardiff Metropolitan University better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £21,000 from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Cardiff Metropolitan University offer more courses?

Cardiff Metropolitan University lists 321 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 28 subject areas that Cardiff Metropolitan University does not, including Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics and 20 more.

What can you study at Cardiff Metropolitan University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Cardiff Metropolitan University teaches 8 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Psychology, Dance, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Clinical & Health Psychology and Social Policy & Public Policy.

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