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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh · QS World #801

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.

3/8

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Edinburgh Napier

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Edinburgh Napier University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Edinburgh Napier University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Edinburgh Napier University both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Management. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Edinburgh Napier University offers 199 courses across 53 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £20,310 at Edinburgh Napier University: Bristol, UWE is about £4,560 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £20,540 at Edinburgh Napier University: Bristol, UWE is about £4,290 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 19 and Edinburgh Napier University in 10, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £36,000 from Edinburgh Napier University. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edinburgh Napier University is higher in 16 and Bristol, UWE in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#801
#601
THE World
#601
#66
Guardian UK
#57
1969
Established
1964
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

Edinburgh Napier University

86%
84.3%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
27.5%

International

International student share

257
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
29

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

Edinburgh Napier

70 countries · 27.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India30.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.3%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.2%

Subjects

43 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

Edinburgh Napier University

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Journalism, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Biological Sciences (General), Midwifery, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Edinburgh Napier 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
Edinburgh Napier University
£20,310

Bristol, UWE is about £4,560 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Edinburgh Napier University
£20,540

Bristol, UWE is about £4,290 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

Edinburgh Napier University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    72%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction71%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction94%

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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Edinburgh Napier University

OAS Craiglockhart Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

WSP and Dodyk Scholarship

£16,875

Deadline: N/A

Hong Kong Scholarship Trust

£16,000

Deadline: Apr 2027

Carnegie Masters Grant

£10,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Data and AI Scholarships with The Data Lab

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Edinburgh Napier University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Edinburgh Napier University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £20,310 at Edinburgh Napier University: Bristol, UWE is about £4,560 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £20,540 at Edinburgh Napier University: Bristol, UWE is about £4,290 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 Edinburgh Napier University?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Management, Computer Science, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Building & Construction, Accounting, Architecture and 31 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £36,000 from Edinburgh Napier University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 79% at Edinburgh Napier University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Edinburgh Napier University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Edinburgh Napier University lists 199 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 29 subject areas that Edinburgh Napier University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment and 21 more.

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

Edinburgh Napier University teaches 10 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, English Studies, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Chemical Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Nursing (General), Public Relations and 2 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Edinburgh Napier University199 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses