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Weston-super-Mare
Bradford · QS World #497
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.
4/7
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Bradford
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). University of Bradford is ahead on established, courses, scholarship.
University Centre Weston vs University of Bradford at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Bradford both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and Social Work. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University Centre Weston is about £2,990 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and University of Bradford in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £20,500 from University of Bradford. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and University of Bradford in 0, with 1 about level.
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.
University Centre Weston
University of Bradford
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.
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Bradford
45 countries · 25.1% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🌐Kuwait5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%
Subjects
8 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.
University Centre Weston
University of Bradford
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Civil Engineering
Social Work
Building & Construction
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Public Health & Epidemiology
Sociology & Criminology
Health & Social Care
Only at University Centre Weston
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
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
- University of Bradford
- £16,890
University Centre Weston is about £2,990 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Bradford
- £15,700
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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.
University Centre Weston
University of Bradford
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£20,50098%Satisfaction87%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£20,00090%Satisfaction82%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00093%Satisfaction93%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction77%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Bradford
Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan
£35,000
Deadline: N/A
Disabled Students' Allowance
£26,291
Deadline: N/A
MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Weston vs University of Bradford: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Bradford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University Centre Weston is about £2,990 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 University Centre Weston and University of Bradford?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Social Work, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sociology & Criminology and Health & Social Care.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Bradford better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £20,500 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 87% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Bradford offer more courses?
University of Bradford lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Bradford?
University Centre Weston teaches 8 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Media & Film Studies.
What can you study at University of Bradford but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Bradford teaches 41 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Law, Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering and 33 more.
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