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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Bristol

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

London South Bank

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on established, graduate salary.

Bristol, UWE vs London South Bank University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and London South Bank University both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,400 at London South Bank University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,900 at London South Bank University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 15, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £35,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £51,000 from London South Bank University. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 15 and Bristol, UWE in 14, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#901
#601
THE World
#601
#66
Guardian UK
#78
1969
Established
1892
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

London South Bank University

86%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
15.6%

International

International student share

257
240

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

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%

Subjects

42 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

London South Bank University

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Economics, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, General Engineering, Management, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Planning & Housing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Forensic Science, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Applied & General Science, Drama & Theatre, Food Science.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at London South Bank 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
London South Bank University
£17,400

Bristol, UWE is about £1,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
London South Bank 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

London South Bank University

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£51,000
    82%Satisfaction76%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Children's Nursing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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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London South Bank University

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs London South Bank University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,400 at London South Bank University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,900 at London South Bank 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 London South Bank University?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Law, Computer Science, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Children's Nursing, Civil Engineering and 30 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or London South Bank University better for Building & Construction?

Building & Construction graduates earn a median £35,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £51,000 from London South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 76% at London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or London South Bank University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at London South Bank University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 30 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Software Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics, Biological Sciences (General) and 22 more.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Bristol, UWE?

London South Bank University teaches 13 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Food Production & Technology, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Clinical Specialities, Creative Arts (General), Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General) and 5 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses