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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/10

Bristol

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

University of Bristol vs University of West London at a glance

University of Bristol and University of West London both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Music, Mathematics and Law. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £14,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £11,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 18 and University of West London in 2. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £48,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 11 and University of Bristol in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
—
#80
THE World
#1201
#13
Guardian UK
#108
1876
Established
1860
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 West London

88%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
27.1%

International

International student share

479
338

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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West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

41 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 West London

Also taught at both: Biochemistry, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Information Systems & Data Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Medicine, Aerospace Engineering, Pharmacology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Software Engineering, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of Bristol

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £14,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £11,210 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 West London

  • Music

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    99%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Physics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    76%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 West London

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FAQ

University of Bristol vs University of West London: common questions

Is University of Bristol or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £14,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at University of Bristol and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £11,210 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 West London?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Music, Mathematics, Law, Physics, Economics, Management, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Civil Engineering and 29 more.

Is University of Bristol or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at University of Bristol and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Bristol or University of West London offer more courses?

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

University of Bristol teaches 42 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Anatomy & Pathology, Dentistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry, History, Ancient Languages, English Studies, Philosophy and 34 more.

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

University of West London teaches 27 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery and 19 more.

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