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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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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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.

3/9

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, scholarship). Queen's University Belfast is ahead on established, employment, courses.

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Bristol at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University of Bristol both teach 64 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Law and Management. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Queen's University Belfast is about £10,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 19 and Queen's University Belfast in 14, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#57
#198
THE World
#80
#36
Guardian UK
#13
1845
Established
1876
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Bristol

86.4%
88%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
33.6%

International

International student share

494
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
VS

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

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

Subjects

64 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.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Bristol

Also taught at both: Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Work, Accounting, Anthropology, General Engineering, Music, Education Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Media & Film Studies, Ancient Languages, Archaeology, French, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Human Geography & Environment, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Animal Science, Design & Fashion, Social Sciences (General), Spanish & Portuguese, Welsh Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Computing & IT, Humanities, Linguistics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business Studies, Geography (General), Liberal Arts, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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

Queen's University Belfast
£20,800
University of Bristol
£31,300

Queen's University Belfast is about £10,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Bristol
£28,460

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast 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.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Bristol

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£44,000
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£42,000
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Physics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    97%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£48,000
    72%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    70%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

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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

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FAQ

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Bristol: common questions

Is Queen's University Belfast or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Queen's University Belfast is about £10,500 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 Queen's University Belfast and University of Bristol?

Both universities teach 64 subject areas: Mathematics, Law, Management, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Physics, English Studies, Civil Engineering, History, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 52 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or University of Bristol offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bristol lists 479 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University of Bristol?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 29 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Irish Studies, Planning & Housing, Biological Sciences (General), Pharmacy, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Nursing (General), Building & Construction and 21 more.

What can you study at University of Bristol but not at Queen's University Belfast?

University of Bristol teaches 19 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Biology, Classical Studies, History of Art & Design, Theology & Religious Studies, Healthcare Science, Statistics, Eastern European Languages and 11 more.

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Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses