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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 Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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.

2/10

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

Sussex

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Sussex at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Sussex both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Childhood & Youth Studies. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Bristol, UWE is about £7,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 23 and Bristol, UWE in 3, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £37,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 13 and University of Sussex in 13, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#273
#601
THE World
#201
#66
Guardian UK
#31
1969
Established
1961
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 Sussex

86%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
25.3%

International

International student share

257
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
2

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

Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Marketing, History, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Biology, Education Studies, Social Work, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Management, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, English Language, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Physical Geography & Climate, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development, Teacher Training.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Sussex
£23,500

Bristol, UWE is about £7,250 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 Sussex

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    71%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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 Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Bristol, UWE is about £7,250 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Computer Science, Economics, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mathematics, Psychology (General) and 34 more.

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

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £25,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 90% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 26 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Architecture, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Civil Engineering, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems and 18 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 30 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Music, Anthropology, Biochemistry, International Development, American & Comparative Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics, English Studies and 22 more.

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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses