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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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

Liverpool

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Bristol vs University of Liverpool at a glance

University of Bristol and University of Liverpool both teach 64 subject areas, the largest being Music, Mathematics and Politics & International Relations. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Bristol is about £700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Bristol is about £1,540 a year cheaper.

Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 33 and University of Liverpool in 7. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £48,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £32,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 20 and University of Liverpool in 15, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
#139
#80
THE World
#143
#13
Guardian UK
#28
1876
Established
1881
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

88%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
24.1%

International

International student share

479
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

54
2

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

64 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Classical Studies, Management, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Anatomy & Pathology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy, Spanish & Portuguese, Dentistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Psychology (General), Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Veterinary Medicine, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Design & Fashion, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Humanities, Public Health & Epidemiology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Eastern European Languages, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Information & Library Studies.

Only at University of Bristol

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

University of Bristol is about £700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of Liverpool
£30,000

University of Bristol is about £1,540 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 Liverpool

  • Music

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    99%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Archaeology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • English Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    93%Satisfaction77%

  • Philosophy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 40 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 Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Bristol vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Bristol is about £700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Bristol is about £1,540 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 64 subject areas: Music, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Law, History, Archaeology, Physics, Economics, English Studies, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and 52 more.

Is University of Bristol or University of Liverpool better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at University of Bristol and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bristol lists 479 courses.

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

University of Bristol teaches 19 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Education Studies, Social Work, History of Art & Design, Theology & Religious Studies, Welsh Studies, Anthropology, Healthcare Science, Statistics and 11 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 30 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Irish Studies, English Literature, English Language, Architecture, Ecology & Conservation, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Biomedical Engineering and 22 more.

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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses