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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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

Huddersfield

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Bristol vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

University of Bristol and University of Huddersfield both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Management and Computer Science. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £13,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £9,760 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 21 and University of Huddersfield in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £42,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £19,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 16 and University of Huddersfield in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
#521
#80
THE World
#501
#13
Guardian UK
#51
1876
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

88%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
18.2%

International

International student share

479
413

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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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

48 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: History, Accounting, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Dentistry, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Civil Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Archaeology, Pharmacology, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Statistics, Applied & General Science, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Linguistics.

Only at University of Bristol

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £13,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £9,760 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 Huddersfield

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Management

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction72%

  • Chemistry

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Music

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    99%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £13,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £9,760 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Education Studies, Management, Computer Science, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Music, Law, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Business Studies and 36 more.

Is University of Bristol or University of Huddersfield better for Management?

Management graduates earn a median £44,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £22,000 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of Bristol and 87% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses.

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

University of Bristol teaches 35 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Business & Management (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 27 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 28 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Nursing (General), Chemical Engineering, Architecture, Forensic Science, English Literature, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 20 more.

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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses