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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh · QS World #325

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Heriot-Watt

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Heriot-Watt University leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Heriot-Watt University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Heriot-Watt University both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Mathematics. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: Bristol, UWE is about £4,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,180 at Heriot-Watt University: Bristol, UWE is about £7,930 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 10 and Heriot-Watt University in 8. The widest gap is in Ecology & Conservation: £19,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £24,500 from Heriot-Watt University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 10 and Heriot-Watt University in 4, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#325
#601
THE World
#401
#66
Guardian UK
#41
1969
Established
1821
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

Heriot-Watt University

86%
82%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
31.2%

International

International student share

257
214

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
42

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

Heriot-Watt

72 countries · 31.2% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.8%
  • 🇨🇳China17.1%
  • 🇫🇷France6.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%

Subjects

31 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

Heriot-Watt University

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Marketing, Software Engineering, Economics, Education Studies, Computing & IT, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Planning & Housing, Technology & Logistics, Biological Sciences (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Human Resource Management.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Heriot-Watt 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
Heriot-Watt University
£20,080

Bristol, UWE is about £4,330 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Heriot-Watt University
£24,180

Bristol, UWE is about £7,930 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

Heriot-Watt University

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%SatisfactionNo data

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    75%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    71%Satisfaction74%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction81%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    78%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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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Heriot-Watt University

International Merit Scholarship

£500,000

Deadline: N/A

MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship

£64,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

£21,800

Deadline: N/A

Future Planner Scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

100%

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Heriot-Watt University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Heriot-Watt University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: Bristol, UWE is about £4,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,180 at Heriot-Watt University: Bristol, UWE is about £7,930 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 Heriot-Watt University?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Architecture, Business Studies and 19 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Heriot-Watt University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,000 from Heriot-Watt University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 78% at Heriot-Watt University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Heriot-Watt University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Heriot-Watt University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 41 subject areas that Heriot-Watt University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science and 33 more.

What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Heriot-Watt University teaches 17 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Ancient Languages, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Food Production & Technology, French, Statistics, Applied Psychology and 9 more.

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