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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Leeds Arts University

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/7

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

Leeds Arts

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Arts University is ahead on established.

Bristol, UWE vs Leeds Arts University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Leeds Arts University both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Leeds Arts University offers 56 courses across 11 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,000 at Leeds Arts University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,300 at Leeds Arts University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 3 and Leeds Arts University in 1. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £19,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £17,000 from Leeds Arts University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Leeds Arts University is higher in 3 and Bristol, UWE in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
1846
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bristol, UWE

Leeds Arts University

86%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£25,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
75.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
7.4%

International

International student share

257
56

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%
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Leeds Arts

17 countries · 7.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong9.4%
  • 🇨🇳China6.2%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates6.2%

Subjects

7 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

Leeds Arts University

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Leeds Arts 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
Leeds Arts University
£18,000

Bristol, UWE is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Leeds Arts University
£18,300

Bristol, UWE is about £2,050 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

Leeds Arts University

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • Creative Writing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction100%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction65%

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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Leeds Arts University

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Leeds Arts University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Leeds Arts University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,000 at Leeds Arts University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,300 at Leeds Arts University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,050 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 Leeds Arts University?

Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Marketing, Creative Writing and Drama & Theatre.

Is Bristol, UWE or Leeds Arts University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,000 from Leeds Arts University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 84% at Leeds Arts University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Leeds Arts University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Arts University lists 56 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 65 subject areas that Leeds Arts University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Aerospace Engineering and 57 more.

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

Leeds Arts University teaches 4 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Creative Arts (General), Music, Applied Computing and Crafts & Applied Arts.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Leeds Arts University56 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses