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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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.

2/11

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Sheffield

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Sheffield at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Sheffield both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Politics & International Relations. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Bristol, UWE is about £10,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Bristol, UWE is about £15,110 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 24 and Bristol, UWE in 4. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 17 and Bristol, UWE in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#82
#601
THE World
#108
#66
Guardian UK
#19
1969
Established
1905
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Sheffield

86%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
28.1%

International

International student share

257
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
2

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

Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

Subjects

43 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 Sheffield

Also taught at both: Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, History, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Philosophy, Biology, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Planning & Housing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Human Geography & Environment, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), English Language, English Literature, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Technology & Logistics, Human Resource Management.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Sheffield

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 Sheffield
£25,830

Bristol, UWE is about £10,080 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Sheffield
£31,360

Bristol, UWE is about £15,110 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 Sheffield

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    78%Satisfaction94%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    71%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Bristol, UWE is about £10,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Bristol, UWE is about £15,110 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 Sheffield?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science and 31 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £30,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 80% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 29 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 21 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 34 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, English Studies, Music, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Landscape Architecture & Design, Asian Languages & Studies and 26 more.

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