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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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

Sunderland

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Sunderland both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Law. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: Bristol, UWE is about £750 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 27 and University of Sunderland in 5. The widest gap is in Economics: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £18,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 21 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
—
#601
THE World
#1501
#66
Guardian UK
#86
1969
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

86%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
36.5%

International

International student share

257
193

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

Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Healthcare Science, Human Resource Management, Mathematics, Social Work, Teacher Training, Applied & General Science, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Sunderland
£17,000

Bristol, UWE is about £750 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 Sunderland

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    72%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    71%Satisfaction85%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
    78%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Sunderland

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: Bristol, UWE is about £750 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Computer Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art and 29 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 92% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 31 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Architecture, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Human Geography & Environment and 23 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 15 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Applied Psychology, English Studies, Agriculture & Land Management and 7 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses