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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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

VS

7/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Aberdeen both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Economics. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Bristol, UWE is about £5,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Bristol, UWE is about £6,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 19 and Bristol, UWE in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 14 and University of Aberdeen in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#288
#601
THE World
#201
#66
Guardian UK
#22
1969
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
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

University of Aberdeen

86%
89.2%

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%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
18.8%

International

International student share

257
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
3

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

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

40 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 of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Forensic Science, Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Planning & Housing, Sport & Exercise Sciences.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Aberdeen

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 of Aberdeen
£20,800

Bristol, UWE is about £5,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

Bristol, UWE is about £6,750 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 of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    71%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction100%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    75%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Bristol, UWE is about £5,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Bristol, UWE is about £6,750 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 of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Law, Management, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Civil Engineering and 28 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £26,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bristol, UWE and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 32 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biological Sciences (General) and 24 more.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 40 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including English Studies, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages, Physics and 32 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses