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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Imperial College London

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Imperial College London at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Imperial College London both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Bristol, UWE is about £8,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Bristol, UWE is about £23,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 8 and Bristol, UWE in 1. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £65,000 from Imperial College London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 6 and Bristol, UWE in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#2
#601
THE World
#8
#66
Guardian UK
#5
1969
Established
1907
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

Imperial College London

86%
88.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£54,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
52.9%

International

International student share

257
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
90

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%
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Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%

Subjects

27 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

Imperial College London

Also taught at both: Management, General Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Healthcare Science, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Politics & International Relations, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Imperial College London

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
Imperial College London
£24,600

Bristol, UWE is about £8,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Imperial College London
£39,900

Bristol, UWE is about £23,650 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

Imperial College London

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£64,000
    87%Satisfaction97%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    75%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£53,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    78%Satisfaction91%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£65,000
    74%Satisfaction97%

  • Healthcare Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

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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Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Imperial College London: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Bristol, UWE is about £8,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Bristol, UWE is about £23,650 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 Imperial College London?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction and 15 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Imperial College London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £64,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 97% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Imperial College London offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Imperial College London?

Bristol, UWE teaches 45 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Law, Fine Art, Psychology (General), Education Studies and 37 more.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Bristol, UWE?

Imperial College London teaches 15 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemical Engineering and 7 more.

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