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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Richmond American University London

London

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.

6/8

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Richmond American University London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Bristol, UWE vs Richmond American University London at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Richmond American University London both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Marketing. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas.

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

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London in 3.

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
1972
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

Richmond American University London

86%
77.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£39,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
71.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
87.1%

International

International student share

257
49

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

Richmond American University London

21 countries · 87.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India39.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States27.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🌐Nepal2.5%

Subjects

13 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

Richmond American University London

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Richmond American 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
Richmond American University London
£17,500

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

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Richmond American 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

Richmond American University London

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    71%Satisfaction65%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction85%

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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Richmond American University London

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Richmond American University London: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Richmond American 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 Richmond American 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 Richmond American 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 Richmond American University London?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Economics, Mathematics and 1 more.

Does Bristol, UWE or Richmond American University London offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 59 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Law and 51 more.

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

Richmond American University London teaches 1 subject area that Bristol, UWE does not, including History of Art & Design.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Richmond American University London49 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses