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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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.

6/10

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Bedfordshire both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Law. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: Bristol, UWE is about £1,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 20 and University of Bedfordshire in 8, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation: £29,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £19,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 19 and Bristol, UWE in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1001
#66
Guardian UK
#99
1969
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

University of Bedfordshire

86%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
30.1%

International

International student share

257
306

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
0

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

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

48 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 Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, English Language, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Computing & IT, Economics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Teacher Training, Biological Sciences (General), Forensic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Journalism, Philosophy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Technology & Logistics, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire
£16,900

Bristol, UWE is about £1,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Bedfordshire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire yet.

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 Bedfordshire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    72%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 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 Bedfordshire

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: Bristol, UWE is about £1,150 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 Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Computer Science, Education Studies, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing and 36 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Bedfordshire better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £22,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 86% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 24 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Architecture, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Civil Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Business Information Systems and 16 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 11 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Music, Social Sciences (General), Anatomy & Pathology and 3 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses