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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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.

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Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Stirling

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on employment.

University of Bristol vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Bristol and University of Stirling both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Politics & International Relations and Economics. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 20 and University of Stirling in 0. The widest gap is in Management: £44,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £25,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 15 and University of Stirling in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
#560
#80
THE World
#501
#13
Guardian UK
#50
1876
Established
1967
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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 Stirling

88%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
18.4%

International

International student share

479
254

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%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Business & Management (General), French, Physical Geography & Climate, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Biology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, Human Geography & Environment, Theology & Religious Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Humanities, Spanish & Portuguese, Liberal Arts, Animal Science, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering.

Only at University of Bristol

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

  • Mathematics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

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

  • Management

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction68%

  • English Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 Stirling

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FAQ

University of Bristol vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both University of Bristol and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Psychology (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Accounting, History, Computer Science, English Studies, Business Studies and 30 more.

Is University of Bristol or University of Stirling better for Mathematics?

Mathematics graduates earn a median £34,500 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £23,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Bristol and 73% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Bristol teaches 41 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Dentistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Biochemistry and 33 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 18 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, Mental Health Nursing, Planning & Housing and 10 more.

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