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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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.

4/11

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Newcastle

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs Newcastle University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Newcastle University both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Bristol, UWE is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Bristol, UWE is about £14,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 23 and Bristol, UWE in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £28,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £38,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 23 and Newcastle University in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#149
#601
THE World
#144
#66
Guardian UK
#23
1969
Established
1834
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

Newcastle University

86%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
22.1%

International

International student share

257
502

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

Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%

Subjects

53 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

Newcastle University

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Building & Construction, Economics, Fine Art, Aerospace Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, History, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biological Sciences (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, Philosophy, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Literature, Food Science, Planning & Housing, Biology, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Physical Geography & Climate, Technology & Logistics, Human Resource Management.

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
Newcastle University
£25,750

Bristol, UWE is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Newcastle University
£30,700

Bristol, UWE is about £14,450 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

Newcastle University

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    75%Satisfaction88%
  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction70%
  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    87%Satisfaction70%
  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction86%
  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction89%
  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    91%Satisfaction83%
  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    96%Satisfaction90%
  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction71%
  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction85%
  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction84%
  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    71%Satisfaction79%
  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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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Newcastle University

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Newcastle University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Bristol, UWE is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Bristol, UWE is about £14,450 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 Newcastle University?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies and 41 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Newcastle University better for Civil Engineering?

Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £30,000 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 75% at Bristol, UWE and 88% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Newcastle University offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 19 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Software Engineering, Forensic Science, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Adult Nursing, Applied & General Science, Children's Nursing and 11 more.

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

Newcastle University teaches 46 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Linguistics, Clinical Specialities, Physics, Marine Engineering & Technology, Chemical Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Environmental Sciences and 38 more.

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