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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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.

5/10

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Bradford

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE and University of Bradford are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; University of Bradford on ranking, established, international.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Bradford at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Bradford both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Software Engineering. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,890 at University of Bradford: Bristol, UWE is about £1,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £550 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 22 and University of Bradford in 3. The widest gap is in Social Work: £29,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £20,000 from University of Bradford. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 16 and University of Bradford in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#497
#601
THE World
#501
#66
Guardian UK
#64
1969
Established
1966
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 of Bradford

86%
82.9%

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%
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
25.1%

International

International student share

257
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
23

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

Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

Subjects

36 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 Bradford

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Biological Sciences (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Imaging, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Optometry & Ophthalmics.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890

Bristol, UWE is about £1,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Bradford
£15,700

University of Bradford is about £550 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 Bradford

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction98%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction75%

  • Forensic Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction67%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    78%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Bradford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,890 at University of Bradford: Bristol, UWE is about £1,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £550 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 Bradford?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Software Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Economics, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Forensic Science, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing and 24 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,500 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 87% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bradford lists 211 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 36 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Education Studies and 28 more.

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

University of Bradford teaches 13 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Anatomy & Pathology, Anthropology, Chemistry, International Development, Applied Psychology and 5 more.

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