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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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.

2/10

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international.

Bristol, UWE vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Media & Film Studies and Politics & International Relations. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Bristol, UWE is about £7,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Bristol, UWE is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 25 and Bristol, UWE in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Ecology & Conservation: £19,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £24,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 17 and University of East Anglia UEA in 15, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#381
#601
THE World
#251
#66
Guardian UK
#27
1969
Established
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

86%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
14.3%

International

International student share

257
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
36

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

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

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 East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: Marketing, Mathematics, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Health & Social Care, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Physical Geography & Climate, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Philosophy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Software Engineering, Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management, Midwifery.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100

Bristol, UWE is about £7,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

Bristol, UWE is about £7,600 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 East Anglia UEA

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    97%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 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 East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Bristol, UWE is about £7,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Bristol, UWE is about £7,600 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 East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Economics, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, English Literature, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Computer Science, Education Studies, History, Human Geography & Environment and 37 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of East Anglia UEA better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £32,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Bristol, UWE and 85% at University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 23 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Civil Engineering, Forensic Science and 15 more.

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

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 28 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including History of Art & Design, Chemistry, International Development, Ancient Languages, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering and 20 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses