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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Hull

Hull · QS World #575

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.

3/11

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

8/11

Hull

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hull leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, graduate salary, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Hull at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Hull both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Education Studies and Law. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Hull offers 328 courses across 61 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Hull: 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 £18,500 at University of Hull: Bristol, UWE is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 30 and University of Hull in 7, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mathematics: £28,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £21,500 from University of Hull. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 19 and University of Hull in 16, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#575
#601
THE World
#501
#66
Guardian UK
#65
1969
Established
1927
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 Hull

86%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
29.9%

International

International student share

257
328

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
3

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

Hull

71 countries · 29.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India15.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.2%

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 Hull

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Physical Geography & Climate, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology, Forensic Science, History, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, General Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Hull

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 Hull
£17,500

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

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Hull
£18,500

Bristol, UWE is about £2,250 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 Hull

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%SatisfactionNo data

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    75%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    97%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 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 Hull

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

20%

Deadline: N/A

Cost of Living Bursary 2026

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Hull: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Hull 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 Hull: 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 £18,500 at University of Hull: Bristol, UWE is about £2,250 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 Hull?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Management, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and 35 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £24,000 from University of Hull. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hull lists 328 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 25 subject areas that University of Hull does not, including Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT and 17 more.

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

University of Hull teaches 14 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Music, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology and 6 more.

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