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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

2/12

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Oxford at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Oxford both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being History, Childhood & Youth Studies and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Bristol, UWE is about £27,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Bristol, UWE is about £22,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 9 and Bristol, UWE in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £23,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 5 and Bristol, UWE in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#4
#601
THE World
#1
#66
Guardian UK
#1
1969
Established
1096
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 Oxford

86%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
37.2%

International

International student share

257
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Mathematics, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Biology, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Social Work, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, English Language, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Bristol, UWE is about £27,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Oxford
£38,430

Bristol, UWE is about £22,180 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 Oxford

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    99%Satisfaction94%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Bristol, UWE is about £27,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Bristol, UWE is about £22,180 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, Economics and 26 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Bristol, UWE and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 34 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering and 26 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 41 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages and 33 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses