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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

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.

4/10

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Nottingham Trent University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs Nottingham Trent University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Nottingham Trent University both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,300 at Nottingham Trent University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 18 and Bristol, UWE in 16, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £26,500 from Nottingham Trent University. Of the 42 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 22 and Bristol, UWE 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
#639
#601
THE World
#601
#66
Guardian UK
#42
1969
Established
1843
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

Nottingham Trent University

86%
87.2%

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%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
16%

International

International student share

257
462

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

Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%

Subjects

55 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

Nottingham Trent University

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Economics, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Fine Art, Forensic Science, History, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Business Information Systems, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Language, Human Resource Management, Learning Disabilities Nursing.

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
Nottingham Trent University
£17,950

Bristol, UWE is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Nottingham Trent University
£18,300

Bristol, UWE is about £2,050 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

Nottingham Trent University

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction90%
  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction88%
  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction86%
  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction84%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction92%
  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction87%
  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction85%
  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    82%Satisfaction90%
  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction88%
  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction93%
  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction88%
  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 42 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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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Nottingham Trent University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Nottingham Trent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,300 at Nottingham Trent University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,050 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 Nottingham Trent University?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Mathematics, Ecology & Conservation, Management and 43 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £24,000 from Nottingham Trent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 90% at Nottingham Trent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Nottingham Trent University offer more courses?

Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 17 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Human Geography & Environment, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Imaging, Philosophy, Applied & General Science, Biology, Children's Nursing and 9 more.

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

Nottingham Trent University teaches 26 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemistry, Music, Physics, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacology, Social Policy & Public Policy and 18 more.

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