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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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University of Roehampton

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

Roehampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Bristol vs University of Roehampton at a glance

University of Bristol and University of Roehampton both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Psychology (General). University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £14,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £17,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 14 and University of Roehampton in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £42,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 12 and University of Roehampton in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
#1001
#80
THE World
#801
#13
Guardian UK
#77
1876
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

88%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
46.5%

International

International student share

479
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

54
5

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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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

35 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, Human Resource Management, Zoology & Animal Biology, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Creative Writing, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at University of Bristol

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £14,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £17,210 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 Roehampton

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction71%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction70%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Bristol vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £14,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £17,210 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Management, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, History and 23 more.

Is University of Bristol or University of Roehampton better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University of Bristol and 83% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

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

University of Bristol teaches 48 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Dentistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Ancient Languages and 40 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 21 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing and 13 more.

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