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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

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

Leeds

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs University of Leeds at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Leeds both teach 58 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Bristol, UWE is about £17,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Bristol, UWE is about £15,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 30 and Bristol, UWE in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £42,000 from University of Leeds. Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 18 and University of Leeds in 15, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#77
#601
THE World
#118
#66
Guardian UK
#15
1969
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

86%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
31.5%

International

International student share

257
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
13

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

Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇮🇳India9.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

Subjects

58 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 Leeds

Also taught at both: Philosophy, History, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Personal & Professional Development, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Medical Imaging, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Mechanical Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, English Literature, Food Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Human Resource Management, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Planning & Housing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Journalism, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, English Language, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Leeds

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 Leeds
£33,700

Bristol, UWE is about £17,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Leeds
£31,500

Bristol, UWE is about £15,250 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 Leeds

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

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 Leeds

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Community Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Leeds: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Bristol, UWE is about £17,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Bristol, UWE is about £15,250 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 Leeds?

Both universities teach 58 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Law, Computer Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and 46 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Leeds better for Civil Engineering?

Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £31,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 75% at Bristol, UWE and 89% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 14 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Accounting, Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 6 more.

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

University of Leeds teaches 52 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Music, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Linguistics, Theology & Religious Studies and 44 more.

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