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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Harper Adams University

Newport · QS World #1401

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.

5/9

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Harper Adams

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Harper Adams University is ahead on TEF, established, employment, graduate salary.

Bristol, UWE vs Harper Adams University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Harper Adams University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Harper Adams University offers 103 courses across 21 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,500 at Harper Adams University: Bristol, UWE is about £750 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Harper Adams University is higher in 3 and Bristol, UWE in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £29,500 from Harper Adams University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 2 and Harper Adams University in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#1401
#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
1901
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

Harper Adams University

86%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
92.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
2.6%

International

International student share

257
103

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
4

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

Harper Adams

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland37%
  • 🌐Zimbabwe7.4%
  • 🇩🇰Denmark3.7%
  • 🇫🇷France3.7%
  • 🇬🇷Greece3.7%

Subjects

13 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

Harper Adams University

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Harper Adams 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
Harper Adams University
£16,500

Bristol, UWE is about £750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Harper Adams University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Harper Adams University yet.

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

Harper Adams University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction75%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Information Systems

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    60%Satisfaction60%

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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Harper Adams University

The Cambidge Foundation CIO Entry Scholarship 2026-27

£6,000

Deadline: Aug 2026

Wakeham Petary Entry Scholarship 2026-27

£5,000

Deadline: Aug 2026

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship 2026-27

£3,500

Deadline: Aug 2026

Wakeham Petary Open Entry Scholarship 2026-27

£2,500

Deadline: Aug 2026

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Harper Adams University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Harper Adams University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,500 at Harper Adams University: Bristol, UWE is about £750 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 Harper Adams University?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Law, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Food Science, Business Information Systems, Technology & Logistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 1 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £29,500 from Harper Adams University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 77% at Harper Adams University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Harper Adams University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Harper Adams University lists 103 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 59 subject areas that Harper Adams University does not, including Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 51 more.

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

Harper Adams University teaches 8 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences, Food & Beverage Studies and Geology & Earth Sciences.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Harper Adams University103 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses