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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

9/12

Liverpool

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Liverpool both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Bristol, UWE is about £16,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Bristol, UWE is about £13,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 19 and Bristol, UWE in 7, with 9 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £33,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 22 and University of Liverpool in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#139
#601
THE World
#143
#66
Guardian UK
#28
1969
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

86%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
24.1%

International

International student share

257
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
2

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

52 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), English Literature, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, General Engineering, Software Engineering, English Language, Health & Social Care, Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Geography & Environment, Medical Imaging, Business Information Systems, Physical Geography & Climate, Planning & Housing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Drama & Theatre, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Bristol, UWE is about £16,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Bristol, UWE is about £13,750 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 Liverpool

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

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

  • Law

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

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    99%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

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 Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Bristol, UWE is about £16,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Bristol, UWE is about £13,750 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Law, History, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Philosophy, Design & Fashion, Economics and 40 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 20 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Building & Construction, Fine Art, Education Studies, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Healthcare Science, Journalism, Technology & Logistics and 12 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 42 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, English Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies and 34 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses