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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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.

4/11

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

7/11

Plymouth

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Plymouth at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Plymouth both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Bristol, UWE is about £3,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Bristol, UWE is about £3,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 42 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 25 and University of Plymouth in 10, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in Optometry & Ophthalmics: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £40,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 19 and University of Plymouth in 18, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#691
#601
THE World
#501
#66
Guardian UK
#56
1969
Established
1862
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 Plymouth

86%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
11.9%

International

International student share

257
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
10

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Politics & International Relations, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, Economics, Children's Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Medical Imaging, Midwifery, Biological Sciences (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Creative Writing, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Technology & Logistics, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Drama & Theatre.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

Bristol, UWE is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Plymouth
£19,500

Bristol, UWE is about £3,250 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 Plymouth

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    75%Satisfaction94%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction74%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction82%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 43 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 Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Bristol, UWE is about £3,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Bristol, UWE is about £3,250 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Law, Ecology & Conservation, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Architecture, Building & Construction and 40 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Plymouth better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £24,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 83% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 20 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Business Information Systems, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Journalism and 12 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 26 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Dentistry, Marine Engineering & Technology, English Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Statistics and 18 more.

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