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
  • 27 Sep, 2023: Publication of THE World University Rankings. Ranking position #501.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) with University of the West of England in position 69.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: New edition of The Guardian League Table. University of the West of England ranked #43.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: New edition of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. University of the West of England ranked #642.
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University rankings

    • #45 
    • #61 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #34 
    • #43 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #67 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #501 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #105 
    • #741 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #1027 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #49 
    • #1233 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #61 
    • #997 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #1256 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #1028 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #54 
    • #803 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #288 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #588 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #177 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #44 
    • #551 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #43 
    • #642 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #594 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • # 
    • #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]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    Building
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #24 
    • #30 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #301 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #20 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #41 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #27 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #70 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #39 
    • #54 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #69 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #57 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #351 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #301 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #46 
    • #401 
    Management
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #51 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #35 
    • #47 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #41 
    • #551 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 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]
    • # 
    • #42 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

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 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #44 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #301 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #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]
    • #26 
    • #35 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #1196 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #58 
    • #68 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #52 
    • #61 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #75 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #24 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #50 
    • #65 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 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]
    • #33 
    • #45 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #21 
    • #29 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #36 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #22 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #30 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #45 
    • #61 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • # 
    • #1328 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #63 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • # 
    • #911 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #48 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #401 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #45 
    • #56 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #23 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • # 
    • #61 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #301 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • # 
    • #377 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #451 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #20 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #68 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #75 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #46 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #30 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #49 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #16 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #52 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #46 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #27 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #32 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #59 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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
Philosophy The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Social Studies & Humanities
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#20 
Arts Visual & Performing
Physiotherapy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#22 
Medicine & Health
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#24 
Languages & Literature
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#27 
Mathematics
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#33 
Education
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#47 
Computer Science

Student Reviews for University of the West of England

Student satisfaction:
4.3 (based on 30 student reviews)

“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:

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of the West of England

  Course
1 Environmental Science - BSc 100/100 (9 student reviews)
2 English Language and Linguistics - BA 100/100 (12 student reviews)
3 Business Management and Leadership - BA 100/100 (13 student reviews)
4 Architectural Technology and Design - BSc 100/100 (13 student reviews)
5 English Literature - BA 100/100 (12 student reviews)
6 Sociology - BA 97/100 (26 student reviews)
7 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science - MSci 97/100 (44 student reviews)
8 Philosophy - BA 94/100 (10 student reviews)
9 International Business - BA 94/100 (25 student reviews)
10 Electronic Engineering - BEng 94/100 (10 student reviews)
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of the West of England

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Social Work - BSc £30,000.00
2 Cyber Security and Digital Forensics - BSc £29,000.00
3 Software Engineering for Business - BSc £29,000.00
4 Architectural Technology and Design - BSc £28,000.00
5 Building Surveying - BSc £28,000.00
6 Construction Project Management - BSc £28,000.00
7 Real Estate - BSc £28,000.00
8 Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management - BSc £28,000.00
9 Mechanical Engineering - BEng £27,500.00
10 Automotive Engineering - BEng £27,500.00
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)
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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
77 /100
2989 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
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 10 February 2022
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 10 February 2022
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 10 February 2022
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 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022

Campuses of University of the West of England

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University of the West of England ranks #42 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 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 26 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 112 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 Medicine & Health. It is ranked #3 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Anatomy and Physiology). 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 112 university rankings University of the West of England ranks #3 among universities in Bristol and #42 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of the West of England.

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