Rankings of University of the West of England

The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a government funded research university situated in Bristol, with Frenchay Campus serving as its main campus in the civil parish of Winterbourne. The campus is 4 miles north of Bristol city centre, which takes around 20 minutes to reach via bus.

Latest ranking updates for University of the West of England
  • July 2024: New edition of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. University of the West of England ranked #642.
  • July 2024: Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands announced latest results of CWTS Leiden Ranking with University of the West of England in position 1372.
  • June 2024: Publication of US News: Best Global Universities. Ranking position #977.
  • June 2024: University of the West of England ranks 1073 in the latest Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences) from Nature Index.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #42 
    • #816 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #7 
    • #10 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #17 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #18 
    • #19 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #20 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #25 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #33 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #70 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #41 
    • #50 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #35 
    • #49 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #51 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #501 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Design

    • #11 
    • #13 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #28 
    • #33 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #35 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #41 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #401 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #10 
    • #10 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #28 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #34 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #401 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #812 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #17 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #38 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #39 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #52 
    • #61 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #66 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #85 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #19 
    Linguistics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #29 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #46 
    • #60 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #67 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #82 
    • #100 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #20 
    • #27 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #42 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #47 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #36 
    • #551 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #46 
    • #63 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #1132 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #17 
    • #23 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #51 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #61 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #377 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #20 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #73 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #75 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #69 
    • #84 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #16 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #47 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #62 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #27 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #30 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #32 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #48 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #67 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of the West of England

Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#5 
Design
Architecture The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Engineering
Psychology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#16 
Social Studies & Humanities
Linguistics The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#19 
Languages & Literature
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#19 
Arts Visual & Performing
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#27 
Mathematics
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#33 
Education
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#49 
Computer Science
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#50 
Business

Student Ratings for

“Great campus, with modern and well-maintained buildings and facilities. The lecturers were very engaging and I learned so much in my time here. The support provided to students could definitely be improved a little, but in general, my time here was well spent and I am happy to recommend UEW Bristol to anyone."

About University of the West of England

PROS

  • Many UWE Bristol students agree that the lecturers are enthusiastic and creative, and they make an effort to keep the material interesting and stimulating.
  • Comfortable study areas suited to long periods of concentration, which allow students to get into a frame of mind where they can get their work done.
  • In terms of specific subjects rankings, Business, and Architecture are the university’s highest -ranked subjects.

CONS

  • One criticism from students is that some of the on -campus residences are small, while others provide more space for the same fee. Students may wish to be selective with their room, if any choice is given.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1595
Telephone:
+44 117 328 4716
Address:
Coldharbour Lane
BS16 1QY, Bristol
England UK
Website:
https://www.uwe.ac.uk/
Social:
  • #MyUWEBristol Meg - settling into uni life
  • Emma Penny (LLB Hons Law with Business, Bristol Law School) – Student Spotlight
  • Ross Kirkpatrick (BA Hons Economics, Bristol Business School) – Student Spotlight
  • UWE Bristol - the student experience
  • Laura’s Starting Block experience
  • Gaining enterprise skills at UWE Bristol

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of the West of England for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
2604 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 219 students of University of the West of England participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of the West of England in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 75.1

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of the West of England

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
23760
postgraduates:
6410
Total:
30170
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
5855
Nursing and Midwifery:
4570
Architecture, Building and Planning:
2260
Computing:
2115
Law:
2050
Biosciences:
1845
Sociology:
1630
Creative Arts and Design:
1530
Mechanical Engineering:
1505
Education and Teaching:
1210
Psychology:
1045
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
675
English Studies:
535
Politics:
360
Performing Arts:
310
Allied Health:
305
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
295
Civil Engineering:
275
Mathematical Sciences:
260
History:
195
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
180
Social Policy:
140
Philosophy:
100
Chemistry:
65
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
590
Nigeria:
485
China:
475
Bangladesh:
415
Malaysia:
340
Pakistan:
320
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
230
Qatar:
185
Vietnam:
180
Thailand:
135
Saudi Arabia:
135
Egypt:
115
United States:
100
Jordan:
85
Mauritius:
80
United Arab Emirates:
65
Sri Lanka:
60
Kenya:
45
Zimbabwe:
45
Oman:
40
South Africa:
40
Ghana:
40
Nepal:
35
Indonesia:
30
Myanmar (Burma):
25
Switzerland:
25
Philippines:
20
Turkey:
20
Bermuda:
20
Canada:
15
Uganda:
15
Bahrain:
15
Ecuador:
15
Algeria:
15
Cayman Islands:
15
Kuwait:
10
Brunei:
10
Singapore:
10
Iraq:
10
Taiwan:
10
Iran:
10
British Virgin Islands:
10
Maldives:
10
Korea (South):
10
Kazakhstan:
10
Lebanon:
10
Zambia:
10
Mexico:
10
Namibia:
10
Morocco:
10
Brazil:
10
Angola:
10
Russia:
10
Norway:
10
Barbados:
5
Uruguay:
5
Jamaica:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Chile:
5
Colombia:
5
Peru:
5
Albania:
5
Bahamas, The:
5
Israel:
5
New Zealand:
5
Australia:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Cambodia:
5
Sudan:
5
Sierra Leone:
5
Rwanda:
5
Malawi:
5
Libya:
5
Gambia, The:
5
Cameroon:
5
Iceland:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of the West of England

Frenchay Campus
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Glenside Campus
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City Campus
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Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Gate
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Arnolfini
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Gloucestershire College
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FAQ

University of the West of England ranks #44 in England UK in our meta ranking of 123 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of the West of England ranks #3 in Bristol in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 7 universities in Bristol.

University of the West of England is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 29 rankings of University of the West of England.

University of the West of England achieved #43 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of the West of England.

University of the West of England achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #2 in (Information Systems and Management). See all subject rankings for University of the West of England.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings University of the West of England ranks #3 among universities in Bristol and #44 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of the West of England.

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