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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/11

Bristol

scored higher in 9 categories

VS

2/11

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international.

Bristol, UWE vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of the Arts London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bristol, UWE is about £15,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bristol, UWE is about £14,640 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 5. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#1501
#66
Guardian UK
#52
1969
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bristol, UWE

University of the Arts London

86%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
54%

International

International student share

257
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

20 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Economics, Information Systems & Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Creative Writing.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Bristol, UWE is about £15,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Bristol, UWE is about £14,640 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    96%Satisfaction81%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    78%Satisfaction79%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction80%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%SatisfactionNo data

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 the Arts London

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bristol, UWE is about £15,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bristol, UWE is about £14,640 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Architecture, Fine Art, Management, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Computer Science, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 8 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University of the Arts London?

Bristol, UWE teaches 52 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 44 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Bristol, UWE?

University of the Arts London teaches 9 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies and 1 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses