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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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.

1/11

Bristol

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Bristol at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Bristol both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Mathematics and Management. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Bristol, UWE is about £15,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Bristol, UWE is about £12,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 22 and Bristol, UWE in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £48,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 11 and University of Bristol in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#57
#601
THE World
#80
#66
Guardian UK
#13
1969
Established
1876
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 Bristol

86%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
33.6%

International

International student share

257
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
54

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%
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Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

44 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, History, Philosophy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Biology, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Information Systems & Data Science, Applied & General Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Bristol, UWE is about £15,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Bristol
£28,460

Bristol, UWE is about £12,210 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 Bristol

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£48,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Bristol, UWE is about £15,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Bristol, UWE is about £12,210 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Management, Economics, Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Psychology (General) and 32 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Bristol better for Mathematics?

Mathematics graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £34,500 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Bristol, UWE and 87% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 28 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Architecture, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems and 20 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 39 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Biochemistry and 31 more.

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