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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Liverpool Hope University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Liverpool Hope University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre and Business Studies. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Bristol, UWE is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 20 and Liverpool Hope University in 1, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £21,000 from Liverpool Hope University. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 15 and Liverpool Hope University in 13, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1501
#66
Guardian UK
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1969
Established
1844
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

Liverpool Hope University

86%
89.3%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
8%

International

International student share

257
635

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
4

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

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%

Subjects

41 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

Liverpool Hope University

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, History, Social Work, Economics, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Physical Geography & Climate, Ecology & Conservation, English Language, Philosophy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Fine Art, Computing & IT, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Liverpool Hope 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
Liverpool Hope University
£15,230

Liverpool Hope University is about £520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Liverpool Hope University
£16,500

Bristol, UWE is about £250 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

Liverpool Hope University

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

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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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Liverpool Hope University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Liverpool Hope University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Bristol, UWE is about £250 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 Liverpool Hope University?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Computer Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), English Literature and 29 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Liverpool Hope University better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,000 from Liverpool Hope University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 91% at Liverpool Hope University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Liverpool Hope University offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 31 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Architecture, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science and 23 more.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 15 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, History of Art & Design, Dance, Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology and 7 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses