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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

8/10

Bristol

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

2/10

Salford

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Salford is ahead on established, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Salford at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Salford both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Film Production & Cinematography. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,040 at University of Salford: Bristol, UWE is about £1,290 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,710 at University of Salford: Bristol, UWE is about £1,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 33 and University of Salford in 4, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £23,500 from University of Salford. Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 27 and University of Salford in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#801
#66
Guardian UK
#82
1969
Established
1896
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 Salford

86%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
19.1%

International

International student share

257
305

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

Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

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 Salford

Also taught at both: Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Management, Business Information Systems, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Biology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Creative Writing, English Literature, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, History, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

Bristol, UWE is about £1,290 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Salford
£17,710

Bristol, UWE is about £1,460 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 Salford

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction99%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    78%Satisfaction69%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction76%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 41 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 Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,040 at University of Salford: Bristol, UWE is about £1,290 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,710 at University of Salford: Bristol, UWE is about £1,460 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 41 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 74% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 19 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Economics, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 11 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 19 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biochemistry, Music, Nursing (General), Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Dance and 11 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses