The University of Bristol is a red brick Russell Group research university in Bristol, England. The University of Sheffield is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
| University of Bristol | University of Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.1 Out of 10 | 6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 15 The Guardian 2026 # 51 QS World University 2026 # 80 Times Higher Education 2026 | # 16 The Guardian 2026 # 92 QS World University 2026 # 108 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 | # 96 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 106 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 19 for Law by The Guardian 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -168 PG Programs -112 Doctorate Programs -49 | UG Programs -59 PG Programs -55 |
| Acceptance Rate | 12.0 % | 85.0 % |
| Exam Score | GRE-316 IELTS-6.5 PTE-67 SAT-650 TOEFL-103 | GMAT-550 GRE-306 IELTS-6 PTE-61 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 30875 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 33605 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24545 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 ranks: #121-130 |
| application requirements | academic transcripts; 2 academic references; translations of relevant documents; personal statement/essay; research proposal; poof of English language proficiency | 2 reference letters; CV; Supporting statement of 300-500 words |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Sheffield University Management School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 17 reviews | 8.3/10 Read 23 reviews |
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| ranking | # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 | # 151 for Sciences by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 |
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| exam scores | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 67/90TOEFL - 88/120 | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 61/90TOEFL - 88/120 |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -51152 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | May 31, 2026 (Think Big Postgraduate Scholarships) Aug 27, 2026 (Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake) | Jan 16, 2026 (Application Deadline For February Intake) Sep 4, 2026 (Application Deadline For September Intake) |
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| General Facts | University of Bristol | University of Sheffield |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1876 | 1905 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | :1 | 15:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 53% Female | 46% Male, 54% 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. | Two campus areas: Western Bank (main) and St George’s. The main campus is located in the heart of city, surrounded by many green spaces gardens, parks and woodland area. |
| 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 | According 2017-18 annual report: 1.1 million collections; 3.2 million visits; 3,532 study spaces; 5.6 million digital library searches; 12.1 million digital downloads; 216,000 books loaned |
| Campus Life | 350 societies, sports clubs, groups & support networks; Indoor Sports Centre (consisting of gyms, studios, sports halls, etc.); swimming pool; University Boathouse. | Student’s Union has 350 clubs and societies; bars, cafe, and restaurants; box office for tickets to concerts and performances; events; student council; support services. The university also offers opportunities to indulge in volunteering, DJing, Dancing, Sports, involving in faith groups, Faishon, and Film making. |
| Hostel | #Rent and Bills - $9720 | #Rooms - Shared Bathroom - $4200 #Rooms - En-Suite+ - $7879 #Rooms - Delux+ - $8473 |
| 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). | David Childs (former Managing Partner of Clifford Chance); Lindsay Ashford (author); Hilary Mantel (two times Booker Prize winner); Glenn Moore (comedian); Any Johnson (pilot); Helen Sharman (first British astronaut); Sir Donald Bailey (inventor of the Bailey Bridge), Lord Florey (Nobel Prize laureate), Sir Hans Krebs (Nobel Prize laureate), etc. |
| 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. | Sheffield is known as the “steel city”; home to the world’s oldest football club: Sheffield FC; has the largest theatre complex of the UK. It is not only the 4th largest city in England but also one of the safest cities. The city is also known for having the cost of living 10% lower than the national average. The unemployment rate of the city is 4.2% |
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