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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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De Montfort University

Leicester · QS World #851

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.

6/9

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

De Montfort

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). De Montfort University is ahead on ranking, established, international.

Bristol, UWE vs De Montfort University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and De Montfort University both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; De Montfort University offers 204 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,800 at De Montfort University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,100 at De Montfort University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 44 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 36 and De Montfort University in 4, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £35,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £21,000 from De Montfort University. Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, De Montfort University is higher in 21 and Bristol, UWE in 17.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#601
#66
Guardian UK
#65
1969
Established
1870
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

De Montfort University

86%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
31.8%

International

International student share

257
204

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
8

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

De Montfort

73 countries · 31.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India42.4%
  • 🇨🇳China14.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.4%
  • 🌐Nepal6.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.6%

Subjects

55 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

De Montfort University

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Fine Art, History, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care, Politics & International Relations, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Economics, English Literature, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Healthcare Science, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Imaging, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing, General Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Personal & Professional Development, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at De Montfort 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
De Montfort University
£16,800

Bristol, UWE is about £1,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
De Montfort University
£18,100

Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 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

De Montfort University

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction75%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction76%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 44 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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De Montfort University

Global Partnerships Scholarship

£8,500

Deadline: Jul 2026

Sanctuary Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Health and Life Sciences Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship 2026/27

20%

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship

20%

Deadline: N/A

Travel bursary

£200

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs De Montfort University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or De Montfort University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,800 at De Montfort University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,100 at De Montfort University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 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 De Montfort University?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Education Studies, Aerospace Engineering and 43 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or De Montfort University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £21,000 from De Montfort University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 91% at De Montfort University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or De Montfort University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and De Montfort University lists 204 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 17 subject areas that De Montfort University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mathematics, Biological Sciences (General), Microbiology & Cell Biology, Philosophy, Technology & Logistics, Applied & General Science and 9 more.

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

De Montfort University teaches 13 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Social Policy & Public Policy, Performing Arts (General), Pharmacy, Applied Computing, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences and 5 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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De Montfort University204 courses · 8 scholarshipsBrowse Courses