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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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.

6/9

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Chester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Chester is ahead on established, international, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Chester at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Chester both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Childhood & Youth Studies. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £750 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 30 and University of Chester in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £23,000 from University of Chester. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 19 and University of Chester in 12, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1501
#66
Guardian UK
#91
1969
Established
1839
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 Chester

86%
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
28.7%

International

International student share

257
329

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

Chester

52 countries · 28.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India32.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

50 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 Chester

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Fine Art, Journalism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Mathematics, Mental Health Nursing, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Teacher Training, Biological Sciences (General), Biology, Business Information Systems, Drama & Theatre, English Language, English Literature, Public Health & Epidemiology, Technology & Logistics, General Engineering, Midwifery.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Chester

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 Chester
£14,950

University of Chester is about £800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Chester
£15,500

University of Chester is about £750 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 Chester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    72%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    74%Satisfaction66%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    71%Satisfaction77%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 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 Chester

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Visit Us Travel Bursary

£100

Deadline: N/A

Futures Employability Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Chester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £750 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 Chester?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Law, Accounting, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science and 38 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £21,500 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 79% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 22 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Management, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering and 14 more.

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

University of Chester teaches 23 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Archaeology, Geography (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages and 15 more.

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