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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Open University

None · THE World #801

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.

5/8

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

Open

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Open University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Open University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Open University both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 21 and Bristol, UWE in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £38,000 from Open University. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 18 and Bristol, UWE in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#801
#66
Guardian UK
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1969
Established
1969
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

Open University

86%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
72.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
0.2%

International

International student share

257
337

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

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%

Subjects

42 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

Open University

Also taught at both: Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, English Language, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Economics, Management, Philosophy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biology, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Teacher Training, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Applied & General Science, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Open 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
Open University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Open University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

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

Open University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computing & IT

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    71%SatisfactionNo data

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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Open University

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Open University: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Bristol, UWE and Open University?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Design & Fashion, History, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Mathematics, General Engineering, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies and 30 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £32,000 from Open University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 95% at Open University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Open University offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 30 subject areas that Open University does not, including Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Fine Art and 22 more.

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

Open University teaches 26 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Humanities, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences (General), Ancient Languages, Classical Studies and 18 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses