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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

1/11

Bristol

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Southampton

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Southampton at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Southampton both teach 57 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and General Engineering. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Bristol, UWE is about £10,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Bristol, UWE is about £14,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 32 and Bristol, UWE in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 18 and University of Southampton in 17, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#111
#601
THE World
#129
#66
Guardian UK
#16
1969
Established
1862
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 Southampton

86%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
35.1%

International

International student share

257
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
52

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

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

57 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: History, Economics, English Literature, Marketing, Education Studies, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Architecture, Building & Construction, Management, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Geography & Environment, Adult Nursing, Biology, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Teacher Training, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, English Language, Games Design & Computer Animation, Technology & Logistics, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sport & Exercise Sciences.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Bristol, UWE is about £10,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Southampton
£31,200

Bristol, UWE is about £14,950 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 Southampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    71%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    78%Satisfaction94%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    75%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 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 Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Bristol, UWE is about £10,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Bristol, UWE is about £14,950 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 57 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Law and 45 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 15 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Medical Imaging, Applied & General Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 7 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 34 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, Ancient Languages, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Marine Engineering & Technology and 26 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses