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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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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

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

York St John

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). York St John University is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Bristol, UWE vs York St John University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and York St John University both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £4,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 27 and York St John University in 0, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £20,000 from York St John University. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, York St John University is higher in 19 and Bristol, UWE 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
—
#601
THE World
#1001
#66
Guardian UK
#105
1969
Established
1841
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

York St John University

86%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
37.1%

International

International student share

257
199

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

York St John

35 countries · 37.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal33.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
  • 🇮🇳India20.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka4%

Subjects

42 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

York St John University

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Fine Art, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Economics, History, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment, English Language, Journalism, Physical Geography & Climate, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at York St John 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
York St John University
£14,000

York St John University is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
York St John University
£11,800

York St John University is about £4,450 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

York St John University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction71%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction68%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction81%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction97%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 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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York St John University

Sanctuary Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs York St John University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or York St John University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £4,450 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 York St John University?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, English Literature, Psychology (General), Accounting, Business Studies and 30 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or York St John University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £22,500 from York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 71% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or York St John University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and York St John University lists 199 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at York St John University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 30 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care and 22 more.

What can you study at York St John University but not at Bristol, UWE?

York St John University teaches 7 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Applied Psychology, Geography (General), Publishing and British Sign Language & Scots.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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York St John University199 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses