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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Swansea · Guardian UK #83

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.

5/8

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

Wales Trinity Saint David

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Wales Trinity Saint David is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: Bristol, UWE is about £550 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 16 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 3. The widest gap is in Hospitality, Events & Tourism: £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £13,000 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wales Trinity Saint David is higher in 12 and Bristol, UWE in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
#83
1969
Established
1822
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

86%
91%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
8.7%

International

International student share

257
293

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
5

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

Wales Trinity Saint David

18 countries · 8.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India57.3%
  • 🇨🇳China18.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%

Subjects

28 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 Wales Trinity Saint David

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Social Work, Teacher Training, Games Design & Computer Animation, Biology, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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 Wales Trinity Saint David
£15,600

About the same.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
£16,800

Bristol, UWE is about £550 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 Wales Trinity Saint David

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£42,500
    82%Satisfaction97%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    82%Satisfaction74%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£13,000
    72%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    81%Satisfaction97%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction97%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
    99%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Wales Trinity Saint David

Alumni Postgraduate Taught Discount

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Constituent College Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Course Costs Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Ethnicity Equality Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Reaching Wider Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Wales Trinity Saint David cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: Bristol, UWE is about £550 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Education Studies, Management, Building & Construction, History, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General) and 16 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Wales Trinity Saint David better for Manufacturing & Production Engineering?

Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £42,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 97% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?

University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?

Bristol, UWE teaches 44 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering and 36 more.

What can you study at University of Wales Trinity Saint David but not at Bristol, UWE?

University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 13 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Music, Ancient Languages, Celtic Studies, Chemistry and 5 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David293 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses