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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs University of Bristol at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Bristol both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £31,300 at University of Bristol: DN Colleges Group is about £18,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £28,460 at University of Bristol: DN Colleges Group is about £15,960 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 3 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £40,500 from University of Bristol. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 4 and University of Bristol in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#57
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THE World
#80
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Guardian UK
#13
2017
Established
1876
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Bristol

92.2%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.6%

International

International student share

72
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
54

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

    VS

    Bristol

    104 countries · 33.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.5%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

    Subjects

    17 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 Bristol

    • Education Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £31,300 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £36,300 (PG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £31,300 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £31,300 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £33,400 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £34,200 (PG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £31,300 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,300 (PG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £29,800 (PG)

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £22,250 (PG)

    • Animal Science

      3 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £32,900 (PG)

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £28,200 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at University of Bristol

    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 Bristol
    £31,300

    DN Colleges Group is about £18,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Bristol
    £28,460

    DN Colleges Group is about £15,960 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 Bristol

    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      84%Satisfaction88%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
      88%Satisfaction84%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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    University of Bristol

    Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Black heritage PhD scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    British Council scholarships for Women

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Bristol: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £31,300 at University of Bristol: DN Colleges Group is about £18,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £28,460 at University of Bristol: DN Colleges Group is about £15,960 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 Bristol?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Education Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care and 5 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Bristol better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £27,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 88% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or University of Bristol offer more courses?

    University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Bristol?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 9 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems, English Literature and 1 more.

    What can you study at University of Bristol but not at DN Colleges Group?

    University of Bristol teaches 66 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and 58 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses