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University of Bristol combines academic excellence with an independent and forward-thinking spirit. The university is ranked #61 in QS Global World Rankings 2023, #93 in Best Global Universities 2023 by US News.University of Leeds is ranked 75 out of 1401 in Global Ranking
| University of Bristol | University of Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.1 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 15 The Guardian 2026 # 51 QS World University 2026 # 80 Times Higher Education 2026 | # 28 The Guardian 2026 # 86 QS World University 2026 # 118 Times Higher Education 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 100 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 59 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 92 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 96 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 34 for Law by The Guardian 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -168 PG Programs -114 Doctorate Programs -49 | UG Programs -129 PG Programs -164 |
| Acceptance Rate | 67.0 % | 56.7 % |
| Exam Score | GRE-316 IELTS-6.5 PTE-67 SAT-650 TOEFL-103 | GMAT-600 GRE-299 IELTS-6 PTE-60 SAT-1200 TOEFL-88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 45952 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 9720 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 34592 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 35277 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 4236 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Ranked #61 in QS world University Rankings ; #49 in Graduate Employment Ranking Top Recruiters Are : Atkins, IBM, MI5, AstraZeneca, BT, HSBC, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte etc Bristol University Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By Degree
| Graduate Employability Ranking 2023: 52; University of Leeds is one of the top public universities in Leeds, United Kingdom. It is ranked #86 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries Of :
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| application requirements | academic transcripts; 2 academic references; translations of relevant documents; personal statement/essay; research proposal; poof of English language proficiency | Minimum 60% in bachelors for admission in PG; Letter of Intent, Statement of Purpose, CV, at least 2 references |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Leeds University Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 16 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 56 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Bristol | University of Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1595 | 1904 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | :1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 53% Female | 40% Male, 60% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in Bristol, England; a gateway to the South West; provides easy access to Bath, Cardiff, surrounding countryside, etc. Students can take a hike to Mendip Hills, discover Glastonbury, Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, local beaches at Weston-super-Mare, Brean Down and Sand Bay, etc. | Campus is 10 minutes away from Leed’s city center; well-connected with regular public transport services; it has Parkinson Building, Maurice Keyworth Building, Great Hall and Post-war buildings |
| Library | 10 libraries; 45,000 meters of printed stock; millions of books, ebooks, journals, manuscripts, etc; special collections with materials dating from the 11th century to the present day | 5 libraries with 3900 study spaces; Brotherton library: for arts, social sciences, and law; Edward Boyle library: for science and engineering; Health Sciences Library: for medicine and health-related subjects; Laidlaw Library: for group work, bookable space and on-site academic skills support, St James University Hospital Library: supports university’s research & teaching staff, medical & healthcare students and employees of the Hospital trust; |
| Campus Life | 350 societies, sports clubs, groups & support networks; Indoor Sports Centre (consisting of gyms, studios, sports halls, etc.); swimming pool; University Boathouse. | University’s union has over 300 clubs and societies; Free counseling, mental health support groups, workshops, etc; discounted access to university’s sports center: The Edge; Sports Park Weetwood for outdoor sports; various sports clubs and programs; University has shops, cafes, bars, nightclubs, theatre, spa, hairdressers, bank and a student advice center on-campus |
| Hostel | #Rent and Bills - $9720 | #Self Catered En-Suite Room - $1404 #Catered En-suite Room - $2460 |
| Famous Alumni | 13 Nobel Prize winners; Simon Pegg (Writer & Actor); Jonathan Evans (Former Head of MI5); Alastair Stewart (Journalist); Paul Dirac (Physicist & Nobel Prize winner); Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (Former South African Minister of Health); Parambrata Chattopadhyay (Indian Film Actor & Director); William Jack Poulter (Actor). | George Porter (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Wole Soyinka (Nobel Prize in Literature); Archer John Porter Martin (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Emma Mackey (actress); Tony Harrison (poet); Alan Yentob (former BBC executive); Piers Sellers (NASA astronaut) |
| City Life | The largest city in the South West; 90 minutes from London; Known for Georgian architecture, gritty graffiti, harbourside living, etc.; Economy based on creative media, electronics, aerospace industries; Home to 30 art galleries; Famous attractions include Bristol Zoo Gardens, At-Bristol, Bristol Harbour, St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol Cathedral, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cheddar Gorge. | Leeds is the largest city of West Yorkshire in Northern England; located approximately 170 miles north of Central London; 30 minutes away from Leeds Bradford international airport; 1 hour away from Manchester airport; Unemployment rate in 2019 was 4.1%; it is the 8th largest engineering center and 2nd largest printing manufacturing center in UK |
