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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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.

3/12

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

9/12

Exeter

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Exeter at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Exeter both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Mathematics. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Bristol, UWE is about £9,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Bristol, UWE is about £9,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 28 and Bristol, UWE in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £28,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £43,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 20 and University of Exeter in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#136
#601
THE World
#170
#66
Guardian UK
#14
1969
Established
1922
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 Exeter

86%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
22.2%

International

International student share

257
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
2

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

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

46 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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, Physical Geography & Climate, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Drama & Theatre, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Education Studies, Forensic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, English Language, Medical Imaging, Adult Nursing.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

Bristol, UWE is about £9,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Exeter
£25,550

Bristol, UWE is about £9,300 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 Exeter

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    71%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    99%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Bristol, UWE is about £9,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Bristol, UWE is about £9,300 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Civil Engineering and 34 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Exeter better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £30,500 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bristol, UWE and 88% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 26 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Healthcare Science and 18 more.

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

University of Exeter teaches 45 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Classical Studies, English Studies, History of Art & Design, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages, Archaeology, Geology & Earth Sciences and 37 more.

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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses