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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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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

8/11

Bristol

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Dundee

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Dundee is ahead on satisfaction, employment, courses.

University of Bristol vs University of Dundee at a glance

University of Bristol and University of Dundee both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Mathematics. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £8,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £4,760 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 20 and University of Dundee in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £48,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £30,000 from University of Dundee. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 16 and University of Bristol in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
#447
#80
THE World
#301
#13
Guardian UK
#37
1876
Established
1881
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Bristol

University of Dundee

88%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
17.8%

International

International student share

479
498

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

54
0

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.

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

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

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

49 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 of Bristol

University of Dundee

Also taught at both: Accounting, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Anthropology, Biology, Marketing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Humanities, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Geography (General), Information & Library Studies, Media & Film Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Applied & General Science, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Bristol

Only at University of Dundee

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 of Bristol
£31,300
University of Dundee
£23,150

University of Dundee is about £8,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of Dundee
£23,700

University of Dundee is about £4,760 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.

University of Bristol

University of Dundee

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Mathematics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Physics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Anatomy & Pathology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    90%Satisfaction100%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • English Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Philosophy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    80%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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

University of Bristol vs University of Dundee: common questions

Is University of Bristol or University of Dundee cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £8,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £4,760 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 of Bristol and University of Dundee?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Law, Economics, Mathematics, Dentistry, Politics & International Relations, Management, Physics, Psychology (General), Anatomy & Pathology, Computer Science, English Studies, Philosophy and 37 more.

Is University of Bristol or University of Dundee better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £35,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Bristol and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Bristol or University of Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bristol lists 479 courses.

What can you study at University of Bristol but not at University of Dundee?

University of Bristol teaches 34 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Music, Physical Geography & Climate, Drama & Theatre, Veterinary Medicine and 26 more.

What can you study at University of Dundee but not at University of Bristol?

University of Dundee teaches 21 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Environmental Sciences, Nursing (General), Ecology & Conservation, Teacher Training, Forensic Science, Business Information Systems, Biological Sciences (General), Architecture and 13 more.

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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses