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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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

East London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Bristol vs University of East London at a glance

University of Bristol and University of East London both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Law. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £15,740 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £11,240 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 24 and University of East London in 0. The widest gap is in Management: £44,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £21,000 from University of East London. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 15 and University of Bristol in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
#1001
#80
THE World
#1001
#13
Guardian UK
#111
1876
Established
1892
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 East London

88%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
49.4%

International

International student share

479
386

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%
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East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

42 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 East London

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Pharmacology, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Information Systems & Data Science, Health & Social Care, Information & Library Studies.

Only at University of Bristol

Only at University of East London

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 East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £15,740 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £11,240 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 East London

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction99%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Civil Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Anatomy & Pathology

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • General Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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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University of East London

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FAQ

University of Bristol vs University of East London: common questions

Is University of Bristol or University of East London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £15,740 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £11,240 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 East London?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Management, Economics, Education Studies, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Anatomy & Pathology and 30 more.

Is University of Bristol or University of East London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £20,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University of Bristol and 84% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Bristol or University of East London offer more courses?

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University of East London lists 386 courses.

What can you study at University of Bristol but not at University of East London?

University of Bristol teaches 41 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Physics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, History, Ancient Languages, English Studies, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate and 33 more.

What can you study at University of East London but not at University of Bristol?

University of East London teaches 22 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Architecture, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Dance and 14 more.

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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses