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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

3/10

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Strathclyde

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Strathclyde both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Bristol, UWE is about £7,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Bristol, UWE is about £14,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 17 and Bristol, UWE in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £33,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 16 and Bristol, UWE in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#230
#601
THE World
#351
#66
Guardian UK
#25
1969
Established
1796
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 Strathclyde

86%
89.6%

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%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
18.8%

International

International student share

257
541

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

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

46 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Economics, Architecture, Media & Film Studies, General Engineering, Management, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Personal & Professional Development, Human Resource Management, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Planning & Housing, Applied & General Science, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sport & Exercise Sciences.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

Bristol, UWE is about £7,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

Bristol, UWE is about £14,000 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 Strathclyde

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction98%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    71%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    75%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 Strathclyde

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Bristol, UWE is about £7,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Bristol, UWE is about £14,000 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Accounting, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science and 34 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Strathclyde better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Bristol, UWE and 93% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 26 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation and 18 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 21 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including English Studies, Chemistry, Physics, French, Chemical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Statistics, Social Policy & Public Policy and 13 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses