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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 West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

5/9

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of West London at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of West London both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

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

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 18 and University of West London in 11, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £35,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £24,500 from University of West London. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 21 and Bristol, UWE in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1201
#66
Guardian UK
#108
1969
Established
1860
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 West London

86%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
27.1%

International

International student share

257
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

47 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 West London

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Adult Nursing, Marketing, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mathematics, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Journalism, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Planning & Housing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing, Social Work.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

Bristol, UWE is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of West London
£17,250

Bristol, UWE is about £1,000 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 West London

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    72%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction70%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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 West London

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of West London: common questions

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

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

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies and 35 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 81% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 25 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Medical Imaging and 17 more.

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

University of West London teaches 21 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacology, Information & Library Studies and 13 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses