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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Warwick

Coventry · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Warwick

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Warwick leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Warwick at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Warwick both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and General Engineering. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Warwick offers 436 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £35,530 at University of Warwick: Bristol, UWE is about £19,780 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £27,950 at University of Warwick: Bristol, UWE is about £11,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Warwick is higher in 21 and Bristol, UWE in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £49,000 from University of Warwick. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Warwick is higher in 12 and Bristol, UWE in 7, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#68
#601
THE World
#122
#66
Guardian UK
#8
1969
Established
1965
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

University of Warwick

86%
89.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£44,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
34%

International

International student share

257
436

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
1

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

Warwick

101 countries · 34% international

  • 🇨🇳China37.9%
  • 🇮🇳India16.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
  • 🇪🇸Spain2.2%

Subjects

43 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 Warwick

Also taught at both: Management, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, History, Film Production & Cinematography, Mathematics, Biology, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Mechanical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Applied & General Science, Biological Sciences (General), English Language, English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Technology & Logistics, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Warwick

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 Warwick
£35,530

Bristol, UWE is about £19,780 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Warwick
£27,950

Bristol, UWE is about £11,700 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 Warwick

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£45,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    99%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£49,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 Warwick

Warwick Postgraduate Taught Sanctuary Scholarship

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Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Warwick: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £35,530 at University of Warwick: Bristol, UWE is about £19,780 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £27,950 at University of Warwick: Bristol, UWE is about £11,700 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 Warwick?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Law, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Economics, Psychology (General), Education Studies and 31 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Warwick better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £25,000 from University of Warwick. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 94% at University of Warwick. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Warwick lists 436 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 29 subject areas that University of Warwick does not, including Architecture, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Business Information Systems and 21 more.

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

University of Warwick teaches 30 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemistry, Classical Studies, English Studies, Italian, Physics, Ancient Languages, French, German & Scandinavian Studies and 22 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Warwick436 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses