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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/12

Bristol

scored higher in 9 categories

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3/12

Greenwich

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Greenwich is ahead on TEF, employment, international.

University of Bristol vs University of Greenwich at a glance

University of Bristol and University of Greenwich both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Management and Mathematics. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £13,320 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £9,010 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 26 and University of Greenwich in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £48,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 13 and University of Greenwich in 12, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
#791
#80
THE World
#601
#13
Guardian UK
#79
1876
Established
1890
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Greenwich

88%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
34.6%

International

International student share

479
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

54
19

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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Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

43 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: History, Marketing, Accounting, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Healthcare Science, Music, Biology, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Animal Science, Creative Writing, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Statistics, Linguistics, Software Engineering, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of Bristol

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £13,320 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Greenwich is about £9,010 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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    93%Satisfaction77%

  • Management

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction100%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Biochemistry

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Bristol vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £13,320 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £9,010 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Computer Science, Management, Mathematics, Economics, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biochemistry and 31 more.

Is University of Bristol or University of Greenwich better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £48,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Bristol and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

University of Bristol teaches 40 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 32 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 29 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management and 21 more.

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