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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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.

6/10

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

Stirling

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, established.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Stirling at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Stirling both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 11 and University of Stirling in 9, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £32,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 14 and University of Stirling 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
#560
#601
THE World
#501
#66
Guardian UK
#50
1969
Established
1967
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 Stirling

86%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
18.4%

International

International student share

257
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
0

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Management, Biology, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Business Information Systems, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Planning & Housing, Social Work, Creative Writing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    71%Satisfaction75%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction73%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction68%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    98%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Stirling

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Bristol, UWE and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Business Studies, Accounting, Law, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, History, Computer Science and 28 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Stirling better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £24,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 32 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art and 24 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 20 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including English Studies, French, Environmental Sciences, Humanities, Publishing, Spanish & Portuguese, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture & Land Management and 12 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses