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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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.

3/10

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS University of London leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment.

Bristol, UWE vs SOAS University of London at a glance

Bristol, UWE and SOAS University of London both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £8,030 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £9,070 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 5 and Bristol, UWE in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £23,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £31,000 from SOAS University of London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 5 and SOAS University of London in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#458
#601
THE World
#401
#66
Guardian UK
#86
1969
Established
1916
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

SOAS University of London

86%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
25.7%

International

International student share

257
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
27

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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SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%

Subjects

14 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

SOAS University of London

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at SOAS 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
SOAS University of London
£23,780

Bristol, UWE is about £8,030 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
SOAS University of London
£25,320

Bristol, UWE is about £9,070 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

SOAS University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    99%Satisfaction89%

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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SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs SOAS University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £8,030 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £9,070 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 SOAS University of London?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Accounting, History, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 2 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or SOAS University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £31,000 from SOAS University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bristol, UWE and 90% at SOAS University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 58 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 50 more.

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

SOAS University of London teaches 15 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), History of Art & Design, Music, International Development and 7 more.

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