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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University College Birmingham

Birmingham

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

University College Birmingham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University College Birmingham is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Bristol, UWE vs University College Birmingham at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University College Birmingham both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,000 at University College Birmingham: Bristol, UWE is about £750 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 7 and University College Birmingham in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £20,000 from University College Birmingham. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University College Birmingham is higher in 10 and Bristol, UWE in 2, with 2 about level.

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
1957
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

University College Birmingham

86%
88.3%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£25,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
47%

International

International student share

257
115

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
7

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

University College Birmingham

26 countries · 47% international

  • 🌐Nepal48.9%
  • 🇮🇳India24.7%
  • 🇨🇳China11.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%

Subjects

29 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

University College Birmingham

Also taught at both: Marketing, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Planning & Housing, Adult Nursing, Business Information Systems, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University College Birmingham

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
University College Birmingham
£13,500

University College Birmingham is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University College Birmingham
£17,000

Bristol, UWE is about £750 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

University College Birmingham

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    72%Satisfaction93%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    86%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction89%

  • Planning & Housing

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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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University College Birmingham

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor's Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

Dean's Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

Early Action Scholarship

£4,500

Deadline: Jul 2026

Alumni Scholarship

25%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University College Birmingham: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or University College Birmingham cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,000 at University College Birmingham: Bristol, UWE is about £750 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 University College Birmingham?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Architecture, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and 17 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,000 from University College Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 93% at University College Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University College Birmingham offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University College Birmingham lists 115 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University College Birmingham?

Bristol, UWE teaches 43 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Management and 35 more.

What can you study at University College Birmingham but not at Bristol, UWE?

University College Birmingham teaches 7 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Food Production & Technology, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Arts (General), Developmental & Educational Psychology and Nutrition & Dietetics.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University College Birmingham115 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses