University of Bristol vs UCL: Which is better for international students?

University of Bristol vs University College London

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University of Bristol  is ranked #61 in QS Global World Rankings 2023, #93 in Best Global Universities 2023 by US News. University College London is one of the top research-based universities in London. It is ranked #8 in QS World University Rankings, 2023

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CtVgo0# 15 The Guardian 2026
# 43 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 51 QS World University 2026
# 9 QS World University 2026
# 10 The Guardian 2026
# 13 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
Subject Strength# 65 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 51 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025
# 44 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 24 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx QS World University 2026
# 21 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025
# 6 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx QS World University 2026
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Acceptance Rate12.0 %25.0 %
Exam ScoreGRE-316
IELTS-6.5
PTE-67
SAT-650
TOEFL-103
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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

  • Masters in Management: $77,000 
  • PhD: $75,000 
  • Master (Other): $70,000 
  • Other Degree: $67,000 
  • Bachelor (Other): $64,000 
  • Bachelor of Arts: $59,000 

Graduate employability rank: #22, 
LLM: $95,000-99,000;
Masters in Finance: $90,000-96,000


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academic transcripts; 2 academic references; translations of relevant documents; personal statement/essay; research proposal; poof of English language proficiency

applications must be made through UCAS. Personal statement and LORs are an important part of both UG and PG applications. 

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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.


UCL’s main campus is located in Bloomsbury around Queen Square, the university is considered to be placed perfectly to foster enterprise and business partnerships. It is surrounded by great museums, archives, libraries, and professional bodies.


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


17 libraries and learning spaces. The main library observed a recent addition of 1.5 million books and 30 databases even during COVID-times. Except for the main library, UCL libraries are mostly dedicated to one specific subject area.  


Campus Life

350 societies, sports clubs, groups & support networks; Indoor Sports Centre (consisting of gyms, studios, sports halls, etc.); swimming pool; University Boathouse.


Various shops on-campus offer computer supplies, clothing, art material, stationery, and other essentials. It has a theatre (Bloomsbury), over 300 student union-run clubs and societies, dance and music clubs, opera house, and three museums. There are various fitness activities and sports teams.


Hostel#Rent and Bills - $9720
#Rent - $17524
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).


Alexander Graham Bell, Christopher Nolan (filmmaker), Chris Martin (singer), Francis Crick (British Biologist), Ricky Gervais (Comedian), Derek Jarman (film director), John Stuart Mill (British Philosopher), Robert Browning (poet), Antony Gormley (sculptor), Mahatma Gandhi


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.


With some amazing bars, buzzing night clubs, and restaurants at its doorstep, London is among the top cities to live in UK. Even though the city is comparatively expensive locations, you can find student discounts while shopping, eating, as well as traveling in London. It is a global capital of culture with hundreds of museums, festivals, live performances, etc and thousands of open spaces, and green parks. The unemployment rate id around 4.4%. It is one of the highest paying cities in UK