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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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.

4/8

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Northumbria

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE and Northumbria University, Newcastle are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship; Northumbria University, Newcastle on ranking, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bristol, UWE is about £4,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bristol, UWE is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 30 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 6, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £29,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £20,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 20 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 18, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#528
#601
THE World
#401
#66
Guardian UK
#53
1969
Established
1969
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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

86%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
24.5%

International

International student share

257
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
7

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%
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Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%

Subjects

54 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Social Work, Fine Art, History, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Geography & Environment, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Biology, Children's Nursing, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Healthcare Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

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
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Bristol, UWE is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Bristol, UWE is about £3,600 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction73%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 40 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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Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bristol, UWE is about £4,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bristol, UWE is about £3,600 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Architecture, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Accounting and 42 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £22,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 18 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Management, Software Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation and 10 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 17 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physics, Biochemistry and 9 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses