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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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.

6/10

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Lincoln both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Mathematics. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Bristol, UWE is about £2,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Bristol, UWE is about £2,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 25 and University of Lincoln in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Hospitality, Events & Tourism: £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 21 and University of Lincoln in 13, with 1 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
#38
1969
Established
1861
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 Lincoln

86%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
20.5%

International

International student share

257
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
21

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

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

Subjects

51 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 Lincoln

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Building & Construction, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Philosophy, Education Studies, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Food Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics, Medical Imaging, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Lincoln

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 Lincoln
£18,300

Bristol, UWE is about £2,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Lincoln
£18,800

Bristol, UWE is about £2,550 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 Lincoln

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction75%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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 Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Bristol, UWE is about £2,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Bristol, UWE is about £2,550 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 Lincoln?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation and 39 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 21 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Management, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Healthcare Science and 13 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 30 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Classical Studies and 22 more.

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