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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Middlesex

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE and Middlesex University are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Bristol, UWE is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary, scholarship; Middlesex University on ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Middlesex University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Middlesex University both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,200 at Middlesex University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,600 at Middlesex University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 16 and Middlesex University in 14, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £25,500 from Middlesex University. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex University is higher in 17 and Bristol, UWE in 11, with 1 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
#501
#66
Guardian UK
#74
1969
Established
1878
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

Middlesex University

86%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
29.6%

International

International student share

257
294

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

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%

Subjects

49 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

Middlesex University

Also taught at both: Business Information Systems, Education Studies, Management, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Economics, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training, Technology & Logistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Medical Imaging, Midwifery, Children's Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Middlesex 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
Middlesex University
£17,200

Bristol, UWE is about £1,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Middlesex University
£17,600

Bristol, UWE is about £1,350 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

Middlesex University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction71%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction83%

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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Middlesex University

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Middlesex University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,200 at Middlesex University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,600 at Middlesex University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,350 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 Middlesex University?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Law, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and 37 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £23,500 from Middlesex University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 85% at Middlesex University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Middlesex University offer more courses?

Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 23 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Architecture, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Journalism and 15 more.

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

Middlesex University teaches 16 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Medicine, Clinical Specialities, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, Medical Sciences, Performing Arts (General), Pharmacy, Social Policy & Public Policy and 8 more.

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