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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Reading

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Reading at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Reading both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Economics. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,850 at University of Reading: Bristol, UWE is about £10,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £26,450 at University of Reading: Bristol, UWE is about £10,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 32 and Bristol, UWE in 1. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 20 and University of Reading in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#196
#601
THE World
#201
#66
Guardian UK
#33
1969
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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 Reading

86%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
18%

International

International student share

257
448

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

44 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Philosophy, Architecture, English Literature, Fine Art, Film Production & Cinematography, Education Studies, Food Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Teacher Training, Computer Science, English Language, Media & Film Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Planning & Housing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Human Resource Management, Biology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sport & Exercise Sciences.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Bristol, UWE is about £10,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Reading
£26,450

Bristol, UWE is about £10,200 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 Reading

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    92%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£36,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,850 at University of Reading: Bristol, UWE is about £10,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £26,450 at University of Reading: Bristol, UWE is about £10,200 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Psychology (General), History, Marketing, Business Studies, Mathematics and 32 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 28 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering and 20 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 26 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, Information & Library Studies, Ancient Languages, Archaeology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacy and 18 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses