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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

3/10

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Dundee

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Dundee at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Dundee both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Bristol, UWE is about £7,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Bristol, UWE is about £7,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 15 and University of Dundee in 12. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £32,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 16 and Bristol, UWE in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#447
#601
THE World
#301
#66
Guardian UK
#37
1969
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

University of Dundee

86%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
17.8%

International

International student share

257
498

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

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

49 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Architecture, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Forensic Science, Management, Education Studies, Fine Art, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Social Work, Biological Sciences (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Planning & Housing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information Systems & Data Science, Applied & General Science, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

Bristol, UWE is about £7,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Dundee
£23,700

Bristol, UWE is about £7,450 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 Dundee

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    92%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    97%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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 Dundee

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Bristol, UWE is about £7,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Bristol, UWE is about £7,450 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Economics, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Politics & International Relations and 37 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Dundee better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bristol, UWE and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 23 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism and 15 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 21 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, English Studies, Nursing (General), Medicine, Anatomy & Pathology, Anthropology, Biochemistry and 13 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses