Rankings

The University of Bristol ranks in Europe's top ten for teaching excellence, according to a 2019 evaluation by Times Higher Education.

Bristol has also risen to 65th in the world from its previous 119th position in the Center for World University Rankings 2018/19. It is ranked seventh best in the UK in the same league table, up one place from its previous ranking.

Facilities

Outline planning permission has been granted for the University’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus. When it opens in 2021/22, the campus will provide teaching, research and innovation space for around 800 staff, external partners and 3,000 students. It will also provide on-site accommodation for up to 1,500 undergraduates and postgraduates.

Due for completion in 2022, the ambitious Campus Heart project will transform the centre of the main Clifton campus into a highly visible, coherent and welcoming space. This will include updated teaching facilities, a new £80 million library and a remodelled gym.

Rankings

The University of Bristol ranks sixth in Europe for teaching excellence, according to a new evaluation by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018.

Bristol has also risen to 65th in the world from its previous 119th position in the Center for World University Rankings 2018/19. It is ranked seventh best in the UK in the same league table, up one place from its previous ranking.

Facilities

Outline planning permission has been granted for the University’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus. When it opens in 2021/22, the campus will provide teaching, research and innovation space for around 800 staff, external partners and 3,000 students. It will also provide on-site accommodation for up to 1,500 undergraduates and postgraduates.

Due for completion in 2022, the ambitious Campus Heart project will transform the centre of the main Clifton campus into a highly visible, coherent and welcoming space. This will include updated teaching facilities, a new £80 million library and a remodelled gym.

As a research-intensive Russell Group university, Bristol has a world-class reputation for teaching that reflects the high quality of its research. The most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) ranks Bristol among the UK’s top research universities, with 83 per cent of its research rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. Leading academics deliver programmes across the University, enabling students to benefit from outstanding research-led teaching and from the expertise of international experts at the forefront of their field.

The University offers more than 250 undergraduate courses and an array of postgraduate taught and research programmes, with modules available to suit students’ individual interests. Students experience a variety of teaching techniques and are encouraged to develop their subject knowledge through independent study.

Taught students are assigned a personal tutor who provides advice on academic matters as well as personal support and guidance.

The University runs an International Foundation Programme, comprising both academic and English language preparation, for students who do not have the necessary language requirements for direct entry into its undergraduate courses. The University also offers pre-sessional courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students to improve their academic English before starting a course.

As a research-intensive Russell Group university, Bristol has a world-class reputation for teaching that reflects the high quality of its research. The most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) ranks Bristol among the UK’s top research universities, with 83 per cent of its research rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. Leading academics deliver programmes across the University, enabling students to benefit from outstanding research-led teaching and from the expertise of international experts at the forefront of their field.

The University offers more than 250 undergraduate courses and an array of postgraduate taught and research programmes, with modules available to suit students’ individual interests. Students experience a variety of teaching techniques and are encouraged to develop their subject knowledge through independent study.

Taught students are assigned a personal tutor who provides advice on academic matters as well as personal support and guidance.

The University runs an International Foundation Programme, comprising both academic and English language preparation, for students who do not have the necessary language requirements for direct entry into its undergraduate courses. The University also offers pre-sessional courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students to improve their academic English before starting a course.

The University of Bristol delivers its prestigious, research-led undergraduate and postgraduate courses through six faculties, namely, the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Social Sciences and Law.

Each faculty governs multiple schools that offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes across many departments. The faculties are also home to several prestigious research centres. The Cabot Institute, the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research, the Brigstow Institute and the Jean Golding Institute are University research institutes that conduct cutting-edge research across a range of disciplines, while specialist research institutes, such as the Bristol BioDesign Institute, Bristol Heart Institute and Bristol Poverty Institute, reflect Bristol’s strengths in key specialisms.

The University of Bristol delivers its prestigious, research-led undergraduate and postgraduate courses through six faculties, namely, the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Social Sciences and Law.

Each faculty governs multiple schools that offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes across many departments. The faculties are also home to several prestigious research centres. The Cabot Institute, the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research, the Brigstow Institute and the Jean Golding Institute are University research institutes that conduct cutting-edge research across a range of disciplines, while specialist research institutes, such as the Bristol BioDesign Institute, Bristol Heart Institute and Bristol Poverty Institute, reflect Bristol’s strengths in key specialisms.

The University of Bristol invites applications from the brightest of international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study. Entry requirements vary from course to course.

Please see the University’s country-specific guidance for further information on qualification equivalences, scholarships and education representatives in your region.

Students can apply through either UCAS or the Common Application for undergraduate courses. Students must apply online for postgraduate programmes.

English language requirements

International applicants must have a good standard of English to study at Bristol. Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. Requirements vary, depending on students’ country of origin and chosen course. Applicants are advised to check their course listing for details of specific requirements.

The University of Bristol invites applications from the brightest of international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study. Entry requirements vary from course to course.

Please see the University’s country-specific guidance for further information on qualification equivalences, scholarships and education representatives in your region.

Students can apply through either UCAS or the Common Application for undergraduate courses. Students must apply online for postgraduate programmes.

English language requirements

International applicants must have a good standard of English to study at Bristol. Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. Requirements vary, depending on students’ country of origin and chosen course. Applicants are advised to check their course listing for details of specific requirements.

As a global university, Bristol offers state-of-the-art facilities. The University continually invests in its buildings, resources and technology to ensure students get the very best student experience. On campus, all students have access to 24-hour libraries, extensive IT spaces and purpose-built study centres.

Faculties and departments also benefit from significant investment. Recent developments include the £56.5 million Life Sciences Building and the Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information – the quietest building in the world.

Sports and activities

The University’s extensive on-campus sports facilities include a fully equipped gym, large sports hall and swimming pool. The off-campus sports complex offers grass and artificial pitches, an Olympic weightlifting gym and an indoor tennis centre.

Bristol students can join more than 70 sports clubs or compete in inter-university leagues. Student athletes can join the Performance Sport programme, which helps them combine a sporting career with academic study.

There are also plenty of opportunities to play sport for fun and keep fit, in the Intramural Programme or by taking part in low-cost, beginner-friendly classes.

Accommodation

All new first-year international undergraduates and postgraduates are guaranteed a place in University accommodation (subject to conditions).

More than 6,500 places are available for students across three locations. There is accommodation to suit all tastes, from shared Georgian townhouses to large, modern residences right in the city centre.

Every residence provides internet, 24-hour security and pastoral support, including a network of senior students who support residential life and wellbeing. Most residences have a common room, and many have study rooms, launderette and bike storage.

As a global university, Bristol offers state-of-the-art facilities. The University continually invests in its buildings, resources and technology to ensure students get the very best student experience. On campus, all students have access to 24-hour libraries, extensive IT spaces and purpose-built study centres.

Faculties and departments also benefit from significant investment. Recent developments include the £56.5 million Life Sciences Building and the Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information – the quietest building in the world.

Sports and activities

The University’s extensive on-campus sports facilities include a fully equipped gym, large sports hall and swimming pool. The off-campus sports complex offers grass and artificial pitches, an Olympic weightlifting gym and an indoor tennis centre.

Bristol students can join more than 70 sports clubs or compete in inter-university leagues. Student athletes can join the Performance Sport programme, which helps them combine a sporting career with academic study.

There are also plenty of opportunities to play sport for fun and keep fit, in the Intramural Programme or by taking part in low-cost, beginner-friendly classes.

Accommodation

All new first-year international undergraduates and postgraduates are guaranteed a place in University accommodation (subject to conditions).

More than 6,500 places are available for students across three locations. There is accommodation to suit all tastes, from shared Georgian townhouses to large, modern residences right in the city centre.

Every residence provides internet, 24-hour security and pastoral support, including a network of senior students who support residential life and wellbeing. Most residences have a common room, and many have study rooms, launderette and bike storage.

The University of Bristol is committed to helping talented international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level with study and living costs. In 2019, the University is investing £1,000,000 to help the brightest and best international students come to Bristol.

Bristol's Think Big Scholarships are available to undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation students, offering fee waivers of up to £20,000

The University also offers awards and scholarships in partnership with national governments, alumni associations and industry partners.

In addition to these awards, international students may be eligible for funding from their home country or for studying specific subjects.

There are no limitations on nationality or course for PhD funding, provided the University can offer supervision for the topic being researched. A limited number of studentships are available for each area of study.

The University of Bristol is committed to helping talented international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level with study and living costs. In 2019, the University is investing £1,000,000 to help the brightest and best international students come to Bristol.

Bristol's Think Big Scholarships are available to undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation students, offering fee waivers of up to £20,000

The University also offers awards and scholarships in partnership with national governments, alumni associations and industry partners.

In addition to these awards, international students may be eligible for funding from their home country or for studying specific subjects.

There are no limitations on nationality or course for PhD funding, provided the University can offer supervision for the topic being researched. A limited number of studentships are available for each area of study.