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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/11

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs Queen Mary University of London at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Queen Mary University of London both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Mathematics. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £13,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 22 and Bristol, UWE in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £30,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £40,000 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 16 and Queen Mary University of London in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#103
#601
THE World
#134
#66
Guardian UK
#35
1969
Established
1885
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

Queen Mary University of London

86%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
32.1%

International

International student share

257
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
18

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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Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

Subjects

45 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 Mary University of London

Also taught at both: History, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Drama & Theatre, Ecology & Conservation, Civil Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, English Language, Forensic Science, Biology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Philosophy, Public Health & Epidemiology, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Planning & Housing, Sport & Exercise Sciences.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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 Mary University of London
£29,450

Bristol, UWE is about £13,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Queen Mary University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London 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

Queen Mary University of London

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    92%Satisfaction79%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    71%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    78%Satisfaction77%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction69%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Queen Mary University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £13,700 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 Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Law, Economics, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 33 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Queen Mary University of London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £30,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bristol, UWE and 87% at Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Queen Mary University of London?

Bristol, UWE teaches 27 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 19 more.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at Bristol, UWE?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 36 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Medicine, Dentistry, English Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Specialities, Physics and 28 more.

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