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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

10/12

Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.

University of Bristol vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of Bristol and University of the Arts London both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Management and Economics. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £410 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Bristol is about £2,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £48,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
#851
#80
THE World
#1501
#13
Guardian UK
#52
1876
Established
1986
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

88%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
54%

International

International student share

479
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

18 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Bristol

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

University of the Arts London is about £410 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Bristol is about £2,430 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%SatisfactionNo data

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    76%Satisfaction76%

  • Music

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    99%Satisfaction70%

  • Marketing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%SatisfactionNo data

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 the Arts London

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FAQ

University of Bristol vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is University of Bristol or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £410 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Bristol is about £2,430 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Management, Economics, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Music, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Media & Film Studies and 6 more.

Is University of Bristol or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University of Bristol and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Bristol or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at University of Bristol but not at University of the Arts London?

University of Bristol teaches 65 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 57 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Bristol?

University of the Arts London teaches 11 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations and 3 more.

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