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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

10/12

Bath

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Bath at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Bath both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £32,000 at University of Bath: Bristol, UWE is about £16,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,500 at University of Bath: Bristol, UWE is about £13,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 16 and Bristol, UWE in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £45,500 from University of Bath. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 10 and Bristol, UWE in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#125
#601
THE World
#251
#66
Guardian UK
#7
1969
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bristol, UWE

University of Bath

86%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
23.8%

International

International student share

257
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
25

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

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

32 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 Bath

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Biology, Business Information Systems, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Bath

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 Bath
£32,000

Bristol, UWE is about £16,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Bath
£29,500

Bristol, UWE is about £13,250 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 Bath

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    75%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    91%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£45,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%SatisfactionNo data

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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 Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Bath: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £32,000 at University of Bath: Bristol, UWE is about £16,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,500 at University of Bath: Bristol, UWE is about £13,250 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 Bath?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Architecture, Management, Psychology (General) and 20 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Bath better for Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £36,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Bristol, UWE and 92% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 40 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Fine Art, Marketing, Software Engineering, Computing & IT and 32 more.

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

University of Bath teaches 17 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, International Development, Chemical Engineering, Ancient Languages, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General) and 9 more.

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