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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Staffordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Staffordshire is ahead on established, employment, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Staffordshire both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Games Design & Computer Animation. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: Bristol, UWE is about £1,340 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: Bristol, UWE is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 24 and University of Staffordshire in 2, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £16,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 12 and University of Staffordshire in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1201
#66
Guardian UK
#92
1969
Established
1914
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 Staffordshire

86%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
4.1%

International

International student share

257
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
1

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

Staffordshire

26 countries · 4.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
  • 🇮🇳India19.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

40 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 Staffordshire

Also taught at both: Computer Science, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Social Work.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire
£17,090

Bristol, UWE is about £1,340 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Staffordshire
£17,500

Bristol, UWE is about £1,250 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 Staffordshire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction63%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction75%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    78%Satisfaction68%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 Staffordshire

Smart Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: Bristol, UWE is about £1,340 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: Bristol, UWE is about £1,250 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 Staffordshire?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering and 28 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 63% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 32 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Architecture, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computing & IT, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics and 24 more.

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

University of Staffordshire teaches 12 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Music, Creative Arts (General), Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Crafts & Applied Arts and 4 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses