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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University for the Creative Arts

Farnham

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.

6/7

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

1/7

University for the Creative Arts

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University for the Creative Arts is ahead on established.

Bristol, UWE vs University for the Creative Arts at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University for the Creative Arts both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Fine Art. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,020 at University for the Creative Arts: Bristol, UWE is about £1,770 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University for the Creative Arts is higher in 2 and Bristol, UWE in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £16,000 from University for the Creative Arts. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 7 and University for the Creative Arts in 2.

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
1866
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 for the Creative Arts

86%
78.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
14.6%

International

International student share

257
194

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
1

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 for the Creative Arts

56 countries · 14.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India21.5%
  • 🌐Nepal15.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.2%

Subjects

11 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 for the Creative Arts

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University for the Creative Arts

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 for the Creative Arts
£17,500

Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University for the Creative Arts
£18,020

Bristol, UWE is about £1,770 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 for the Creative Arts

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    78%Satisfaction41%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction59%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction68%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

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 for the Creative Arts

2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship

£3,300

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University for the Creative Arts: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or University for the Creative Arts cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,020 at University for the Creative Arts: Bristol, UWE is about £1,770 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 for the Creative Arts?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Marketing, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Software Engineering and Media & Film Studies.

Is Bristol, UWE or University for the Creative Arts better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £21,500 from University for the Creative Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 85% at University for the Creative Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University for the Creative Arts offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University for the Creative Arts lists 194 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University for the Creative Arts?

Bristol, UWE teaches 61 subject areas that University for the Creative Arts does not, including Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Aerospace Engineering and 53 more.

What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at Bristol, UWE?

University for the Creative Arts teaches 3 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Computing and Music.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University for the Creative Arts194 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses