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Bradford · QS World #497
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/6
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Bradford
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bradford leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Bradford at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Bradford both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Software Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Business Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,890 at University of Bradford: DN Colleges Group is about £4,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £15,700 at University of Bradford: DN Colleges Group is about £3,200 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, DN Colleges Group is higher in 1 and University of Bradford in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £25,000 from University of Bradford. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 7 and University of Bradford in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
DN Colleges Group
University of Bradford
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Bradford
45 countries · 25.1% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🌐Kuwait5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%
Subjects
13 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Bradford
Software Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £16,890 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Business Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
Building & Construction
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Health & Social Care
Biomedical Sciences
General Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Mental Health Nursing
Only at DN Colleges Group
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
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Bradford
- £16,890
DN Colleges Group is about £4,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Bradford
- £15,700
DN Colleges Group is about £3,200 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Bradford
Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000No dataSatisfaction79%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50091%Satisfaction87%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£20,50088%Satisfaction80%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00096%Satisfaction83%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00096%Satisfaction93%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000100%Satisfaction80%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50084%Satisfaction77%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000100%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
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View all scholarships →University of Bradford
Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan
£35,000
Deadline: N/A
Disabled Students' Allowance
£26,291
Deadline: N/A
MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Bradford: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Bradford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,890 at University of Bradford: DN Colleges Group is about £4,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £15,700 at University of Bradford: DN Colleges Group is about £3,200 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 DN Colleges Group and University of Bradford?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 1 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Bradford better for Software Engineering?
Software Engineering graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £25,000 from University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Bradford offer more courses?
University of Bradford lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Bradford?
DN Colleges Group teaches 13 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 5 more.
What can you study at University of Bradford but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Bradford teaches 36 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Law, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing and 28 more.
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