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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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.

2/11

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Loughborough

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Loughborough University leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international.

Bristol, UWE vs Loughborough University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Loughborough University both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Bristol, UWE is about £14,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,500 at Loughborough University: Bristol, UWE is about £13,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Loughborough University is higher in 23 and Bristol, UWE in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £43,000 from Loughborough University. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Loughborough University is higher in 9 and Bristol, UWE in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#203
#601
THE World
#301
#66
Guardian UK
#11
1969
Established
1909
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

Loughborough University

86%
87.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
18.4%

International

International student share

257
416

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
36

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

Loughborough

90 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.7%
  • 🇮🇳India13.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%

Subjects

43 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

Loughborough University

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Law, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fine Art, History, Human Geography & Environment, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Planning & Housing, Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, English Literature, Personal & Professional Development, Public Health & Epidemiology, Technology & Logistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Loughborough 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
Loughborough University
£29,750

Bristol, UWE is about £14,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Loughborough University
£29,500

Bristol, UWE is about £13,250 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

Loughborough University

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    75%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    71%Satisfaction82%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£43,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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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Loughborough University

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Impact Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Inspiring Success Scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Loughborough University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Bristol, UWE is about £14,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,500 at Loughborough University: Bristol, UWE is about £13,250 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 Loughborough University?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Psychology (General) and 31 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £27,500 from Loughborough University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 89% at Loughborough University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Loughborough University offer more courses?

Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 29 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Biomedical Sciences, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation and 21 more.

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

Loughborough University teaches 20 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, English Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences and 12 more.

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