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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 Suffolk

Ipswich · Guardian UK #98

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/8

Bristol

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

1/8

Suffolk

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Suffolk is ahead on satisfaction.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Suffolk at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Suffolk both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,690 at University of Suffolk, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £1,040 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 16 and University of Suffolk in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £20,000 from University of Suffolk. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Suffolk is higher in 16 and Bristol, UWE in 7, 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
—
#66
Guardian UK
#98
1969
Established
2007
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 Suffolk

86%
88.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
3.8%

International

International student share

257
115

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

Suffolk

15 countries · 3.8% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
  • 🇮🇳India19.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%

Subjects

41 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 Suffolk

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Adult Nursing, Biology, Creative Writing, History, Human Resource Management, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Suffolk

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 Suffolk
£15,690

About the same.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Suffolk
£15,210

University of Suffolk is about £1,040 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 Suffolk

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction98%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction98%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    98%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Medical Imaging

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    78%Satisfaction94%

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 Suffolk

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Suffolk: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,690 at University of Suffolk, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £1,040 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 Suffolk?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Ecology & Conservation, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Architecture, Law, Medical Imaging, Management and 29 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £21,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 98% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 31 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 23 more.

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

University of Suffolk teaches 8 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Community & Specialist Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Ancient Languages, Clinical Specialities and Pharmacy.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Suffolk115 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses