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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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.

3/11

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

8/11

Lancaster

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs Lancaster University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Lancaster University both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Mathematics and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Bristol, UWE is about £12,930 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,300 at Lancaster University: Bristol, UWE is about £8,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 27 and Bristol, UWE in 3. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £34,500 from Lancaster University. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 17 and Bristol, UWE in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#164
#601
THE World
#184
#66
Guardian UK
#10
1969
Established
1964
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

Lancaster University

86%
88.5%

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%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
22.4%

International

International student share

257
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
11

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

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

48 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

Lancaster University

Also taught at both: Architecture, Ecology & Conservation, Psychology (General), Fine Art, Philosophy, English Literature, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Biological Sciences (General), English Language, History, Management, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Physical Geography & Climate, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Technology & Logistics, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Lancaster 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
Lancaster University
£28,680

Bristol, UWE is about £12,930 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Lancaster University
£24,300

Bristol, UWE is about £8,050 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

Lancaster University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    91%Satisfaction68%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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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Lancaster University

India Scholarship – Postgraduate

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

LPDP Scholarship 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

100%

Deadline: N/A

Fulgoni Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Lancaster University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Bristol, UWE is about £12,930 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,300 at Lancaster University: Bristol, UWE is about £8,050 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 Lancaster University?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Economics, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 36 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £31,000 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 82% at Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Lancaster University offer more courses?

Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 24 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Healthcare Science and 16 more.

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

Lancaster University teaches 23 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Linguistics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geography (General), Operational Research, Pharmacology and 15 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses