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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Ravensbourne University London

London

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on established, international.

Bristol, UWE vs Ravensbourne University London at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Ravensbourne University London both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas.

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

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 4 and Ravensbourne University London in 4. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £25,000 from Ravensbourne University London. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 9 and Ravensbourne University London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
1962
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

Ravensbourne University London

86%
79.3%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
30.3%

International

International student share

257
90

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%
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Ravensbourne University London

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🌐Nepal23.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
  • 🌐Morocco1.1%

Subjects

18 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

Ravensbourne University London

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Economics, Journalism.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Ravensbourne University 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
Ravensbourne University London
£17,500

Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Ravensbourne University London
£18,500

Bristol, UWE is about £2,250 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

Ravensbourne University London

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction71%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction71%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction70%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction71%

  • Business Information Systems

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    60%Satisfaction71%

  • Computing & IT

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 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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Ravensbourne University London

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Ravensbourne University London: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Ravensbourne University London cheaper for international students?

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

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Accounting, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 6 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Ravensbourne University London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £24,000 from Ravensbourne University London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 84% at Ravensbourne University London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Ravensbourne University London offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 54 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science and 46 more.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 2 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Creative Arts (General) and Music.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses