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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Bristol

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Brighton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). University of Brighton is ahead on established, graduate salary.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Brighton at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Brighton both teach 59 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Business Studies. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,250 at University of Brighton: Bristol, UWE is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,790 at University of Brighton: Bristol, UWE is about £2,540 a year cheaper.

Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 17 and Bristol, UWE in 14, with 10 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £36,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 23 and University of Brighton in 16, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#901
#601
THE World
#601
#66
Guardian UK
#68
1969
Established
1858
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 Brighton

86%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
14.3%

International

International student share

257
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
22

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

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

59 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 Brighton

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Biology, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Social Work, Computing & IT, Economics, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Creative Writing, English Literature, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Philosophy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate, Planning & Housing.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

Bristol, UWE is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Brighton
£18,790

Bristol, UWE is about £2,540 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 Brighton

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction68%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    71%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 41 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 Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Brighton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,250 at University of Brighton: Bristol, UWE is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,790 at University of Brighton: Bristol, UWE is about £2,540 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 59 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Computer Science and 47 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Brighton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £23,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 80% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 13 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Forensic Science, Business Information Systems, Healthcare Science, Medical Imaging, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied & General Science, Drama & Theatre, English Language and 5 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 12 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Pharmacy, Applied Psychology, Humanities, Social Sciences (General), Anatomy & Pathology, Environmental Sciences, History of Art & Design, Music and 4 more.

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