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Liverpool
Bristol · QS World #57
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.
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Bristol
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bristol leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on employment.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Bristol at a glance
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University of Bristol both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Music and Business & Management (General). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £10,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 3 and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £18,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, against £23,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 2 and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 1.
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.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
University of Bristol
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.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
14 countries · 20.1% international
- 🇺🇸United States27.3%
- 🇳🇴Norway22.7%
- 🇪🇸Spain6.8%
- 🇮🇳India4.5%
- 🇲🇽Mexico4.5%
Bristol
104 countries · 33.6% international
- 🇨🇳China53.5%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
Subjects
4 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.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
University of Bristol
Drama & Theatre
Music
Business & Management (General)
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
- £21,000
- University of Bristol
- £31,300
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £10,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
- No data
- University of Bristol
- £28,460
We do not have reliable international fee data for Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts yet.
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.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
University of Bristol
Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£23,00079%Satisfaction76%Music
£21,500Salary (3 years)£24,00076%Satisfaction99%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,500Salary (3 years)£23,00086%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
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Black Heritage PhD Scholarships
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Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships
100%
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Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage
100%
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British Council scholarships for Women
100%
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FAQ
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Bristol: common questions
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £10,300 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 Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University of Bristol?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Music, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Bristol better for Drama & Theatre?
Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £23,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and 76% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Bristol offer more courses?
University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts lists 23 courses.
What can you study at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts but not at University of Bristol?
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 3 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Dance and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University of Bristol but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?
University of Bristol teaches 79 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and 71 more.
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