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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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.

7/9

Bristol

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Gloucestershire is ahead on established, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Gloucestershire both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Bristol, UWE is about £1,680 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 12 and University of Gloucestershire in 8, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £22,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 17 and University of Gloucestershire in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1001
#66
Guardian UK
#103
1969
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

86%
84.4%

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%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
18.9%

International

International student share

257
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
5

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

Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

47 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 Gloucestershire

Also taught at both: Fine Art, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Management, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Healthcare Science, History, Mathematics, Physical Geography & Climate, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Biology, Drama & Theatre, Human Resource Management, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, English Literature, General Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430

Bristol, UWE is about £1,680 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Gloucestershire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

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 Gloucestershire

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction100%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    98%Satisfaction95%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    78%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

See details

Deadline: N/A

Basketball Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

Women's Football Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Bristol, UWE is about £1,680 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 Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Marketing, Law, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Games Design & Computer Animation and 35 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Gloucestershire better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £22,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 74% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 25 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing & IT, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering and 17 more.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 13 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Applied Psychology, Performing Arts (General), Biochemistry, Dance, Geography (General), Humanities, Landscape Architecture & Design and 5 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses