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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

4/9

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

5/9

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on ranking, employment, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Hertfordshire both teach 61 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Design & Fashion. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 42 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 29 and Bristol, UWE in 12, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £28,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 42 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 24 and Bristol, UWE in 15, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#601
#66
Guardian UK
#69
1969
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

86%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
57.5%

International

International student share

257
468

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

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

61 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 Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Software Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Geography & Environment, Public Health & Epidemiology, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Philosophy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, English Literature, History, English Language, Healthcare Science, Journalism, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Adult Nursing, Biology, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Food Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Teacher Training.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 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 Hertfordshire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    78%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction81%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    87%Satisfaction71%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 43 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 Hertfordshire

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 61 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology and 49 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £26,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 85% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 11 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Management, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Information Systems & Data Science, Applied & General Science, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Drama & Theatre and 3 more.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 25 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology, Music, Environmental Sciences, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Geography (General), Pharmacy, Physics and 17 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses