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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Greater Manchester is ahead on satisfaction, international, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Greater Manchester both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Education Studies and Psychology (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Bristol, UWE is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 26 and University of Greater Manchester in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £29,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 18 and Bristol, UWE in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

86%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
25.4%

International

International student share

257
281

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

Greater Manchester

30 countries · 25.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
  • 🇮🇳India10.8%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

Subjects

43 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 Greater Manchester

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Fine Art, Finance & Actuarial Science, Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Human Geography & Environment, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Information Systems & Data Science, Technology & Logistics, Biology, Business Information Systems, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Children's Nursing, General Engineering, Midwifery.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester
£17,500

Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Greater Manchester
£17,500

Bristol, UWE is about £1,250 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 Greater Manchester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction98%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Computing & IT

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    75%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 Greater Manchester

Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

See details

Deadline: N/A

Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

See details

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

See details

Deadline: N/A

The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

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Deadline: N/A

The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Bristol, UWE is about £1,250 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 Greater Manchester?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Management, Accounting, Building & Construction and 31 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 98% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 29 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Architecture, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Marketing, Economics, Forensic Science, Mathematics and 21 more.

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

University of Greater Manchester teaches 13 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Biomedical Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Music, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Applied Psychology and 5 more.

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University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses