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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/11

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

6/11

Keele

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Keele University leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on ranking, employment, international, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs Keele University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Keele University both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,200 at Keele University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,200 at Keele University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 20 and Keele University in 11, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £30,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £23,000 from Keele University. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 20 and Keele University in 14, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#801
#601
THE World
#501
#66
Guardian UK
#73
1969
Established
1949
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

Keele University

86%
87.7%

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%
83.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
8.5%

International

International student share

257
426

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
1

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

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%

Subjects

52 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

Keele University

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Management, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Philosophy, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, English Literature, History, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Geography & Environment, Medical Imaging, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Midwifery, Technology & Logistics, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Keele 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
Keele University
£18,200

Bristol, UWE is about £2,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Keele University
£18,200

Bristol, UWE is about £1,950 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

Keele University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Forensic Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction97%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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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Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Keele University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Keele University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,200 at Keele University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,200 at Keele University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,950 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 Keele University?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Law, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Accounting, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation and 40 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £24,000 from Keele University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 75% at Keele University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Keele University offer more courses?

Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 20 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Computing & IT, Biological Sciences (General) and 12 more.

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

Keele University teaches 27 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics, Biochemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Applied Psychology, Geography (General) and 19 more.

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Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses