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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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.

1/10

Bristol

scored higher in 1 category

VS

9/10

St Andrews

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment.

Bristol, UWE vs University of St Andrews at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of St Andrews both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being History, Economics and Politics & International Relations. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Bristol, UWE is about £14,410 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: Bristol, UWE is about £10,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 12 and Bristol, UWE in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £51,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews is higher in 8 and Bristol, UWE in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#115
#601
THE World
#162
#66
Guardian UK
#3
1969
Established
1413
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 St Andrews

86%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
46.1%

International

International student share

257
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
62

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

St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
  • 🇨🇳China9%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4%
  • 🇮🇳India4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

Subjects

31 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: Ecology & Conservation, Biomedical Sciences, Law, Physical Geography & Climate, Business Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, English Literature, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied & General Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of St Andrews

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 St Andrews
£30,160

Bristol, UWE is about £14,410 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of St Andrews
£27,200

Bristol, UWE is about £10,950 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 St Andrews

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    95%Satisfaction97%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    99%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction100%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 St Andrews

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

100%

Deadline: May 2026

University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of St Andrews: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Bristol, UWE is about £14,410 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: Bristol, UWE is about £10,950 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: History, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Biology, Computer Science, Management, Psychology (General), Philosophy, Sociology & Criminology and 19 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of St Andrews better for History?

History graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £28,500 from University of St Andrews. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Bristol, UWE and 97% at University of St Andrews. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of St Andrews offer more courses?

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 41 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art and 33 more.

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

University of St Andrews teaches 33 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, History of Art & Design, English Studies and 25 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of St Andrews1,157 courses · 62 scholarshipsBrowse Courses