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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Portsmouth both teach 56 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Bristol, UWE is about £2,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Bristol, UWE is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 44 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 27 and Bristol, UWE in 15, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £33,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 43 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 24 and Bristol, UWE in 17, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#662
#601
THE World
#401
#66
Guardian UK
#55
1969
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

86%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
24.5%

International

International student share

257
446

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

56 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Marketing, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Economics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Human Resource Management, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Creative Writing, English Language, English Literature, History, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied & General Science, Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business Information Systems, Drama & Theatre, Healthcare Science, Medical Imaging, Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Planning & Housing.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

Bristol, UWE is about £2,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

Bristol, UWE is about £2,350 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 Portsmouth

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£36,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 44 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Bristol, UWE is about £2,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Bristol, UWE is about £2,350 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 56 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Management, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Education Studies, Law, Accounting, Politics & International Relations and 44 more.

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

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 16 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Microbiology & Cell Biology, Philosophy, Technology & Logistics and 8 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 28 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Ancient Languages, Applied Computing, Dentistry, International Development, Linguistics, Music, Applied Psychology and 20 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses