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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Kent

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Kent leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Kent at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Kent both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Finance & Actuarial Science. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,500 at University of Kent: Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £20,700 at University of Kent: Bristol, UWE is about £4,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 23 and Bristol, UWE in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £41,500 from University of Kent. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 21 and University of Kent in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#415
#601
THE World
#401
#66
Guardian UK
#47
1969
Established
1965
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 Kent

86%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
16%

International

International student share

257
335

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

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

38 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 Kent

Also taught at both: Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forensic Science, History, Software Engineering, Creative Writing, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, English Literature, Health & Social Care, Business Information Systems, Drama & Theatre, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, General Engineering, Human Resource Management.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Kent
£20,700

Bristol, UWE is about £4,450 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 Kent

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    71%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Architecture

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

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

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 Kent

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Kent: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,500 at University of Kent: Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £20,700 at University of Kent: Bristol, UWE is about £4,450 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 Kent?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Economics, Law, Architecture, Psychology (General), Accounting, Business Studies and 26 more.

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

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £24,000 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 83% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Kent lists 335 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 34 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Computing & IT and 26 more.

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

University of Kent teaches 25 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Pharmacy, Social Sciences (General) and 17 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses