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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.
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Richmond American University London
scored higher in 1 category
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Bristol
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bristol leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international.
Richmond American University London vs University of Bristol at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Bristol both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Economics and Politics & International Relations. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Richmond American University London is about £13,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Richmond American University London is about £9,960 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London 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.
Richmond American University London
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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Bristol
104 countries · 33.6% international
- 🇨🇳China53.5%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
Subjects
14 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.
Richmond American University London
University of Bristol
Mathematics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
Economics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £28,200 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Computer Science
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £33,400 (UG)
History
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £28,200 (UG)
Marketing
Finance & Actuarial Science
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Media & Film Studies
History of Art & Design
Business Studies
Software Engineering
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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- University of Bristol
- £31,300
Richmond American University London is about £13,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Bristol
- £28,460
Richmond American University London is about £9,960 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.
Richmond American University London
University of Bristol
Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,00085%Satisfaction89%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£40,50079%Satisfaction87%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£40,50065%Satisfaction80%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50082%Satisfaction89%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£40,50092%Satisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
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Black Heritage PhD Scholarships
100%
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Black heritage PhD scholarships
100%
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Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships
100%
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Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage
100%
Deadline: N/A
British Council scholarships for Women
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Richmond American University London vs University of Bristol: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Richmond American University London is about £13,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Richmond American University London is about £9,960 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 Richmond American University London and University of Bristol?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Mathematics, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, History, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, History of Art & Design and 2 more.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Bristol offer more courses?
University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at University of Bristol but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Bristol teaches 69 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences and 61 more.
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