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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford · QS World #411

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

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6/10

Oxford Brookes

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs Oxford Brookes University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Oxford Brookes University both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Design & Fashion. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,250 at Oxford Brookes University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,900 at Oxford Brookes University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 33 and Bristol, UWE in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £34,000 from Oxford Brookes University. Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 21 and Bristol, UWE in 15, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#411
#601
THE World
#801
#66
Guardian UK
#43
1969
Established
1865
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

Oxford Brookes University

86%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
11.3%

International

International student share

257
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
14

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

Oxford Brookes

90 countries · 11.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

Subjects

51 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

Oxford Brookes University

Also taught at both: Computer Science, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, English Literature, Fine Art, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, History, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Planning & Housing, Biology, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Oxford Brookes 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
Oxford Brookes University
£17,250

Bristol, UWE is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Oxford Brookes University
£18,900

Bristol, UWE is about £2,650 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

Oxford Brookes University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 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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Oxford Brookes University

Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estranged students bursary

£2,000

Deadline: Jul 2027

Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Transition from Care Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Oxford Brookes University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Oxford Brookes University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,250 at Oxford Brookes University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,900 at Oxford Brookes University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,650 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 Oxford Brookes University?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Law, Building & Construction, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Accounting, Education Studies and 39 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £29,500 from Oxford Brookes University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 88% at Oxford Brookes University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Oxford Brookes University offer more courses?

Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 21 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science and 13 more.

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

Oxford Brookes University teaches 18 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Anthropology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Geography (General), History of Art & Design, Animal Science, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Medical Sciences and 10 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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