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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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.

8/9

Bristol

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

1/9

Winchester

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Winchester is ahead on established.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Winchester at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Winchester both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Design & Fashion. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,700 at University of Winchester: Bristol, UWE is about £950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,450 at University of Winchester: Bristol, UWE is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 12 and University of Winchester in 7, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £22,500 from University of Winchester. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 19 and University of Winchester in 8.

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
#106
1969
Established
1840
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 Winchester

86%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
5.1%

International

International student share

257
131

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

Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

34 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 Winchester

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Health & Social Care, Politics & International Relations, Creative Writing, Economics, English Literature, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Philosophy, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

Bristol, UWE is about £950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Winchester
£17,450

Bristol, UWE is about £1,200 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 Winchester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction68%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction48%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction57%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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 Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Winchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,700 at University of Winchester: Bristol, UWE is about £950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,450 at University of Winchester: Bristol, UWE is about £1,200 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 Winchester?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Marketing, Psychology (General), Accounting, Education Studies, History, Teacher Training and 22 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Winchester 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 Winchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 68% at University of Winchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 38 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Civil Engineering and 30 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 8 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Archaeology, Music, Applied Psychology, Theology & Religious Studies, Anthropology, Geography (General), Developmental & Educational Psychology and Nutrition & Dietetics.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Winchester131 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses