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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

2/11

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Bristol, UWE vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Bristol, UWE and The University of Edinburgh both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Bristol, UWE is about £13,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 27 and Bristol, UWE in 3. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 19 and The University of Edinburgh in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#35
#601
THE World
#29
#66
Guardian UK
#17
1969
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

The University of Edinburgh

86%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
41.6%

International

International student share

257
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
112

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

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

55 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

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Economics, English Literature, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Politics & International Relations, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Building & Construction, Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Aerospace Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Creative Writing, English Language, Healthcare Science, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Mental Health Nursing, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Bristol, UWE is about £13,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    87%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    99%Satisfaction88%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    97%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Bristol, UWE is about £13,850 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Teacher Training, History, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Architecture and 43 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bristol, UWE and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Bristol, UWE teaches 17 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Fine Art, Forensic Science, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Medical Imaging, Applied & General Science and 9 more.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Bristol, UWE?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 61 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Physics, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese and 53 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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