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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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.

6/11

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Kingston

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs Kingston University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Kingston University both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Aerospace Engineering. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,500 at Kingston University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,900 at Kingston University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 19 and Bristol, UWE in 13, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £35,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £27,500 from Kingston University. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 17 and Kingston University in 16, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#686
#601
THE World
#801
#66
Guardian UK
#67
1969
Established
1899
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

Kingston University

86%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£31,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
21.9%

International

International student share

257
390

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
0

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

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%

Subjects

50 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

Kingston University

Also taught at both: Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Computer Science, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fine Art, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biological Sciences (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Journalism, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Teacher Training, Personal & Professional Development, Technology & Logistics, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Human Resource Management.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Kingston 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
Kingston University
£18,500

Bristol, UWE is about £2,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Kingston University
£18,900

Bristol, UWE is about £2,650 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

Kingston University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction94%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction74%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

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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Kingston University

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Kingston University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,500 at Kingston University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,900 at Kingston University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,650 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 Kingston University?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Architecture, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 38 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £25,500 from Kingston University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 81% at Kingston University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Kingston University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 22 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mathematics, Business Information Systems, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 14 more.

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

Kingston University teaches 17 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Creative Arts (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, Pharmacy, Biochemistry and 9 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses