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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Bristol, UWE and UCL (University College London) both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Bristol, UWE is about £14,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Bristol, UWE is about £18,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 24 and Bristol, UWE in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £51,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 14 and UCL (University College London) in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#8
#601
THE World
#22
#66
Guardian UK
#9
1969
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

UCL (University College London)

86%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
51.9%

International

International student share

257
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
18

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

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

53 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

UCL (University College London)

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Planning & Housing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Law, Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, Ecology & Conservation, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, History, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Biology, Business Studies, Healthcare Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Mental Health Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Marketing, Physical Geography & Climate, Information Systems & Data Science, English Language, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Writing, English Literature, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Sport & Exercise Sciences.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at UCL (University College 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
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

Bristol, UWE is about £14,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Bristol, UWE is about £18,450 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

UCL (University College London)

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£51,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    96%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£45,000
    92%Satisfaction79%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    75%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

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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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Bristol, UWE is about £14,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Bristol, UWE is about £18,450 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 UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Architecture, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 41 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or UCL (University College London) better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £38,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 93% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at UCL (University College London)?

Bristol, UWE teaches 19 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business Information Systems, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Medical Imaging, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing and 11 more.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Bristol, UWE?

UCL (University College London) teaches 56 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, French, Geology & Earth Sciences, Italian, Physics, Chemical Engineering and 48 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses