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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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.

5/10

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE and Robert Gordon University are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Bristol, UWE is ahead on ranking, international, courses; Robert Gordon University on established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Robert Gordon University both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Law. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,810 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 15 and Bristol, UWE in 11, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £35,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £26,000 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 16 and Bristol, UWE in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#801
#66
Guardian UK
#81
1969
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

Robert Gordon University

86%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
14.4%

International

International student share

257
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
43

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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Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

Subjects

39 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

Robert Gordon University

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Robert Gordon 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
Robert Gordon University
£18,300

Bristol, UWE is about £2,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Robert Gordon University
£19,060

Bristol, UWE is about £2,810 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

Robert Gordon University

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    78%Satisfaction98%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    78%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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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Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,810 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 Robert Gordon University?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Computer Science, Fine Art and 27 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Robert Gordon University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,000 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 93% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Robert Gordon University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 33 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Economics and 25 more.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Robert Gordon University teaches 12 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Information & Library Studies, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Nursing (General), Applied Psychology, Applied Computing, Biomedical Engineering and 4 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses