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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/11

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

6/11

Huddersfield

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Huddersfield both teach 57 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Education Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: Bristol, UWE is about £2,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 30 and University of Huddersfield in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £35,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £22,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 31 and University of Huddersfield in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#521
#601
THE World
#501
#66
Guardian UK
#51
1969
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
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 Huddersfield

86%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
18.2%

International

International student share

257
413

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

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

57 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Forensic Science, Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Media & Film Studies, English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Geography & Environment, Adult Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, History, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mathematics, Mental Health Nursing, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Politics & International Relations, Technology & Logistics, Applied & General Science, Creative Writing, Journalism, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Personal & Professional Development, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

Bristol, UWE is about £2,450 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 Huddersfield

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction52%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction75%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction70%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 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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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: Bristol, UWE is about £2,450 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 57 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Computer Science, Management, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science and 45 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Huddersfield better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,000 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 82% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 15 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging and 7 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 19 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Chemistry, Nursing (General), Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Creative Arts (General), Pharmacy, Specialist Clinical Nursing and 11 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses