University of Manchester and University of Bristol are two red brick public research universities in UK. The two universities rank at #40 and #23 in the UK respectively as per the Guardian 2020 League table.
| The University of Manchester | University of Bristol | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 6.5 Out of 10 | 6.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 34 QS World University 2025 # 14 QS World University 2024 # 32 QS World University 2024 | # 54 QS World University 2025 # 55 QS World University 2024 # 81 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 27 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 30 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 57 for Law by QS World University 2024 | # 96 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 62 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 61 for Law by QS World University 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -144 PG Programs -126 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -170 PG Programs -116 Doctorate Programs -50 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6 % | 67.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-650 GRE-330 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 SAT-1090 TOEFL-90 | GRE-316 IELTS-6.5 PTE-67 SAT-650 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 31680 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32250 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15940 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 27200 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25898 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The University of Manchester is one of the top public universities in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is ranked #28 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| 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
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| application requirements | Indian students applying for bachelors must have at least 80%, PG aspirants must have a first-class degree. | academic transcripts; 2 academic references; translations of relevant documents; personal statement/essay; research proposal; poof of English language proficiency |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Alliance Manchester Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 25 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 10 reviews |
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| General Facts | The University of Manchester | University of Bristol |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1824 | 1595 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 53% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | The university is located on the south side of city center, mainly on the Oxford road area and Sackville Street area. The Oxford Road campus is located close to city center and curry mile. | 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. |
| Library | University library has 4 million titles, 41,000 electronic journals; 500,000 e-books. It is one of the five national research libraries. | 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 |
| Campus Life | The campus has its own museums, art galleries, theatres, a music venue- Manchester academy, and much more. Over 400 student clubs and societies are offered by the largest student union of the UK at the University of Manchester. Jodrell Bank Discovery Center is utilized for conducting exhibitions, and activities engaging physics, astronomy, etc. From freshly brewed coffee to pizza’s all kinds of shops are available on-campus. | 350 societies, sports clubs, groups & support networks; Indoor Sports Centre (consisting of gyms, studios, sports halls, etc.); swimming pool; University Boathouse. |
| Hostel | #Board and Room --Undergraduate - $7360 #Board and Room --Postgraduate - $8580 | #Rooms(studio flat in University) - $13084 #Rooms(single self-catered) - $5059 #Rooms(catered ensuite) - $7700 |
| Famous Alumni | Benedict Cumberbatch (actor), Andre Geim (physicist), Ben Alton (comedian), James Chadwick (physicist), Toby Jones (actor), Meera Sayal (comedian), Arthur Eddington (astronomer), Liam Byrne (MP in UK Parliament), Nick Brown (MP in UK Parliament), etc. | 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). |
| City Life | Manchester is recognized as UK’s most liveable and popular city. The city offers live, classical music performances and a buzzing social scene with various pubs and discos catering to audiences with different musical interests. Sports activities in the city are taken seriously, from football teams like Manchester United to Lancashire Cricket Club, every sport is encouraged. Shop around at Trafford Center, Northern Quarter, Harvey Nichols, and Selfridges. The unemployment rate of the city is around 5%. | 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. |
