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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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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

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.

6/8

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Wrexham

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Wrexham University is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Bristol, UWE vs Wrexham University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Wrexham University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £3,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 24 and Wrexham University in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £31,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £41,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 16 and Wrexham University in 11.

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
#110
1969
Established
1887
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

Wrexham University

86%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
22.9%

International

International student share

257
159

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

Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India66.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%

Subjects

41 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

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Forensic Science, Healthcare Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Food Science, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Children's Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Wrexham University

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
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £3,750 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

Wrexham University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    82%Satisfaction71%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    94%Satisfaction64%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    82%Satisfaction75%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%SatisfactionNo data

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    78%Satisfaction100%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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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Wrexham University

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Wrexham University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Wrexham University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £3,750 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 Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Law, Accounting, Business Studies and 29 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Wrexham University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £19,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 81% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Wrexham University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 31 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics, Biological Sciences (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 23 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 11 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Creative Arts (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Music, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and 3 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses