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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Birmingham

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Birmingham at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Birmingham both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Politics & International Relations. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Bristol, UWE is about £11,340 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: Bristol, UWE is about £7,140 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 29 and Bristol, UWE in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £28,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £37,000 from University of Birmingham. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 20 and University of Birmingham in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#68
#601
THE World
#98
#66
Guardian UK
#18
1969
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 of Birmingham

86%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
31.2%

International

International student share

257
663

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

Birmingham

104 countries · 31.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India9.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

Subjects

55 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 Birmingham

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Mechanical Engineering, Planning & Housing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Drama & Theatre, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Biology, Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Literature, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Physical Geography & Climate, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management, Midwifery.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of 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 of Birmingham
£27,090

Bristol, UWE is about £11,340 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Birmingham
£23,390

Bristol, UWE is about £7,140 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 Birmingham

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    75%Satisfaction78%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    99%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    94%SatisfactionNo data

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    71%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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 Birmingham

Enhanced Chamberlain Award

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

University Music Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

University Music Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Birmingham: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Bristol, UWE is about £11,340 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: Bristol, UWE is about £7,140 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 Birmingham?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, History, Health & Social Care, Civil Engineering, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Marketing, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 43 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £35,000 from University of Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 79% at University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 17 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Forensic Science, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation and 9 more.

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

University of Birmingham teaches 46 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Physics, Music, Ancient Languages, Chemistry, History of Art & Design, Theology & Religious Studies and 38 more.

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