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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #1201

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

Queen Margaret

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,460 at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: Bristol, UWE is about £2,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 9 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £22,000 from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is higher in 9 and Bristol, UWE in 4, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
1875
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bristol, UWE

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

86%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
88.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
18.6%

International

International student share

257
68

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
3

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

Queen Margaret

51 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland29%
  • 🌐Nepal9.8%
  • 🇨🇦Canada8.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.5%

Subjects

20 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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Medical Imaging, Politics & International Relations, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh yet.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
£18,460

Bristol, UWE is about £2,210 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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

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

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Adult Nursing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    80%Satisfaction100%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction99%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Scottish Highlands & Islands Schools Scholarship

£500

Deadline: Jun 2026

Alison Scott Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

The Alison Scott Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,460 at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: Bristol, UWE is about £2,210 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 Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care and 8 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £22,000 from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 92% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh lists 68 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?

Bristol, UWE teaches 52 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Aerospace Engineering and 44 more.

What can you study at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh but not at Bristol, UWE?

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 5 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Cultural Studies, Classical Studies, Clinical Specialities and Public Relations.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses