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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

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

Nottingham

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs University of Nottingham at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Nottingham both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Bristol, UWE is about £17,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Bristol, UWE is about £14,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 25 and Bristol, UWE in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Law: £23,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £34,000 from University of Nottingham. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 12 and University of Nottingham in 11, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#97
#601
THE World
#145
#66
Guardian UK
#21
1969
Established
1881
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 Nottingham

86%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
21.1%

International

International student share

257
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
5

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

Nottingham

98 countries · 21.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China42.6%
  • 🇮🇳India9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

Subjects

53 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 Nottingham

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Human Geography & Environment, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Health & Social Care, Film Production & Cinematography, History, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Accounting, Education Studies, Food Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied & General Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biology, English Language, General Engineering, Midwifery, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Work.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Nottingham

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 Nottingham
£33,000

Bristol, UWE is about £17,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Nottingham
£30,800

Bristol, UWE is about £14,550 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 Nottingham

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    75%Satisfaction92%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    99%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    71%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Nottingham

Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

£11,000

Deadline: N/A

Molson Coors Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

£750

Deadline: N/A

Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Nottingham: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Bristol, UWE is about £17,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Bristol, UWE is about £14,550 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 Nottingham?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Philosophy, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences and 41 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Nottingham better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £35,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Bristol, UWE and 86% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 19 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Fine Art, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Healthcare Science and 11 more.

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

University of Nottingham teaches 45 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemical Engineering, Physics, Biotechnology, Linguistics, Clinical Specialities, Social Sciences (General), Chemistry, English Studies and 37 more.

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