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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Bristol

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, employment.

Robert Gordon University vs University of Bristol at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of Bristol both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Computer Science. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Robert Gordon University is about £13,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Robert Gordon University is about £9,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 11 and Robert Gordon University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £27,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £48,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 7 and Robert Gordon University in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#57
#801
THE World
#80
#81
Guardian UK
#13
1729
Established
1876
No
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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Bristol

87.9%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
33.6%

International

International student share

151
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
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Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

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

Subjects

27 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Bristol

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Information Systems & Data Science, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Robert Gordon University

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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
University of Bristol
£31,300

Robert Gordon University is about £13,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
University of Bristol
£28,460

Robert Gordon University is about £9,400 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Bristol

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • General Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£48,000
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

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

Robert Gordon University vs University of Bristol: common questions

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Robert Gordon University is about £13,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Robert Gordon University is about £9,400 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 Robert Gordon University and University of Bristol?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Law, Management, Computer Science, Business Studies, Chemistry, General Engineering, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 15 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Bristol better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £35,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Robert Gordon University and 87% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Robert Gordon University or University of Bristol offer more courses?

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University of Bristol?

Robert Gordon University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Fine Art, Nursing (General) and 16 more.

What can you study at University of Bristol but not at Robert Gordon University?

University of Bristol teaches 56 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Geology & Earth Sciences and 48 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses