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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Coventry University

Coventry · QS World #581

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.

2/9

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

7/9

Coventry

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Coventry University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs Coventry University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Coventry University both teach 63 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Finance & Actuarial Science. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Coventry University offers 468 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,600 at Coventry University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,500 at Coventry University: Bristol, UWE is about £3,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 47 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 25 and Coventry University in 18, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £30,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £23,500 from Coventry University. Of the 47 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Coventry University is higher in 27 and Bristol, UWE in 16, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#581
#601
THE World
#601
#66
Guardian UK
#40
1969
Established
1843
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

Coventry University

86%
88.3%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
45.1%

International

International student share

257
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
6

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

Coventry

81 countries · 45.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India55.6%
  • 🌐Nepal12.6%
  • 🇨🇳China6.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.5%

Subjects

63 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

Coventry University

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Economics, Education Studies, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Fine Art, Forensic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Journalism, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Business Information Systems, English Literature, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, History, Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Technology & Logistics, Children's Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Human Resource Management, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Philosophy, Social Work, Teacher Training, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Coventry 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
Coventry University
£17,600

Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Coventry University
£19,500

Bristol, UWE is about £3,250 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

Coventry University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    75%Satisfaction88%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    82%Satisfaction73%

Showing the 12 largest of 49 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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Coventry University

AZIZ Foundation Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

EU Support Bursary

100%

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship 2025/26

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Coventry University Group Scholarship

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Coventry University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Coventry University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,600 at Coventry University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,500 at Coventry University: Bristol, UWE is about £3,250 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 Coventry University?

Both universities teach 63 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Marketing, Accounting, Management, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering and 51 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Coventry University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £25,000 from Coventry University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 82% at Coventry University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Coventry University offer more courses?

Coventry University lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 9 subject areas that Coventry University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Medical Imaging, Applied & General Science, Biology, Creative Writing, Food Science, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Personal & Professional Development and 1 more.

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

Coventry University teaches 18 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Applied Psychology, Geography (General), Nursing (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Biotechnology, Music, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and 10 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Coventry University468 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses