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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Cambridge

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Cambridge at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Cambridge both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Biological Sciences (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Bristol, UWE is about £17,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Bristol, UWE is about £25,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 11 and Bristol, UWE in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £63,500 from University of Cambridge. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 5 and University of Cambridge in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#6
#601
THE World
#3
#66
Guardian UK
#2
1969
Established
1209
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

University of Cambridge

86%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
32.2%

International

International student share

257
336

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

Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%

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 Cambridge

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Planning & Housing, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Cambridge

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 Cambridge
£32,890

Bristol, UWE is about £17,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Cambridge
£41,300

Bristol, UWE is about £25,050 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 Cambridge

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    97%Satisfaction91%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£49,000
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£44,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£59,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£63,500
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    99%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Planning & Housing

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

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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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Cambridge: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Bristol, UWE is about £17,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Bristol, UWE is about £25,050 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 Cambridge?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Biological Sciences (General), Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, History, Law, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics and 24 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Cambridge better for Biological Sciences (General)?

Biological Sciences (General) graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £35,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Bristol, UWE and 91% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 36 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 28 more.

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

University of Cambridge teaches 43 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Archaeology, Clinical Specialities, Physics, Genetics & Genomics, Theology & Religious Studies, Anatomy & Pathology, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 35 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses