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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

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.

6/9

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Westminster

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, scholarship). University of Westminster, London is ahead on established, international, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Westminster, London both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Law. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 14 and University of Westminster, London in 14, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £30,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £22,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 15 and University of Westminster, London in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#801
#66
Guardian UK
#107
1969
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

86%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
30.3%

International

International student share

257
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

Subjects

37 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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: Accounting, Computer Science, Management, Software Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Economics, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, English Literature, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Language, Biological Sciences (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Business Information Systems, History, Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development, Teacher Training.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 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 Westminster, London

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction69%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction79%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Planning & Housing

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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 Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: Bristol, UWE is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: Bristol, UWE is about £1,750 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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Architecture, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Planning & Housing, Psychology (General) and 25 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Westminster, London better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £26,500 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 69% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 35 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Forensic Science and 27 more.

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

University of Westminster, London teaches 27 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Ancient Languages, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, French, Spanish & Portuguese, Creative Arts (General), Music, Nutrition & Dietetics and 19 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses