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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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.

7/10

Bristol

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

3/10

South Wales

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of South Wales is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of South Wales at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of South Wales both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Psychology (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,200 at University of South Wales: Bristol, UWE is about £450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,900 at University of South Wales: Bristol, UWE is about £1,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 28 and University of South Wales in 5. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £19,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 25 and Bristol, UWE in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1201
#66
Guardian UK
#83
1969
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bristol, UWE

University of South Wales

86%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
22%

International

International student share

257
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
23

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

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

47 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 South Wales

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Business Studies, Education Studies, Marketing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Health & Social Care, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Biology, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

Bristol, UWE is about £450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of South Wales
£17,900

Bristol, UWE is about £1,650 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 South Wales

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction98%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction97%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 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 South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,200 at University of South Wales: Bristol, UWE is about £450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,900 at University of South Wales: Bristol, UWE is about £1,650 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Healthcare Science, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 35 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £19,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 94% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of South Wales offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 25 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Computing & IT, Economics, Mathematics, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems and 17 more.

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

University of South Wales teaches 16 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Nursing (General), Music, Community & Specialist Nursing, Applied Computing, Chemistry, Social Sciences (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Animal Science and 8 more.

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