University of Bristol
Studying at Bristol gives you the opportunity to be part of a world-class university, based in a vibrant community with a a thriving eco culture and endless historic charm.
About the institution
The University of Bristol consistently ranks in the world's top 100 and UK's top ten universities in league tables that draw on information about both research and teaching excellence. Bristol is in the top five UK universities for research and part of the Russell Group.
The University offers over 300 undergraduate degree programmes across Arts, Business, Science and Engineering, Health and Life Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences and Law. Our graduate employment record is one of the best in the UK; we are ranked joint 7th in the UK and joint 49th in the world for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022).
Bristol graduates are also the 5th most targeted by The Times Top 100 UK graduate employers (High Fliers Research, 2024). The University’s Internship Scheme works with companies to give students high-quality paid internships across sectors such as publishing, consultancy, and research. Many courses offer specialist guidance, from the Law School’s professional mentoring scheme to the Faculty of Engineering’s Industrial Liaison Office. Students can also broaden their horizons by studying or working abroad for a year, a semester, or a summer. California, Sydney, Hong Kong, Barcelona are just some of the destinations available.
The University is located at the heart of Bristol in south-west England, only 90 minutes from London by train. The city is home to people from over 187 countries, speaking 91 languages. International food is widely available in shops and restaurants. Both safe and beautiful with historic and distinctive British culture, Bristol offers an amazing student experience.
Number of Undergraduate Students
20000
Average Undergraduate Class Size
Mixture of large lectures (up to 400) and small group teaching (groups of 4-10)
Size of Instituition
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selectivity
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Campus Style
Bristol's academic facilities are located in a defined campus area, separate to the accommodation.
Education Model
Bristol's academic facilities are located in a defined campus area, separate to the accommodation.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - We have a number of programmes that are offered with a Placement Year.
Are there study abroad options?
Yes - We partner with around 150 institutions globally, offering a semester or full year abroad.
Cost of Tuition
Funding
Yes - please see www.bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance/scholarships/
IB Grade Requirements
Average 36-38 overall, 17-18 points at HL.
UFP Grade Requirements
Not accepted
Subjects
54th in the world (QS Rankings 2025)
Top 10 UK university
Top 5 UK university for research (THE analysis of REF 2021)
4th most targeted university by top UK employers (High Fliers 2023)
Accounting & Finance | World Top 200 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 200 | |
Accounting & Finance | UK Top 20 | |
Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering | UK Top 10 | |
Agriculture & Forestry | World Top 300 | |
Anatomy & Physiology | World Top 100 | |
Anthropology | World Top 200 | |
Anthropology | UK Top 10 | |
Archaeology | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Biological Sciences | UK Top 10 | |
Biomedical Science | UK Top 10 | |
Business & Management Studies | UK Top 20 | |
Business & Management Studies | World Top 300 | |
Chemistry | World Top 100 | |
Chemistry | UK Top 10 | |
Civil & Structural Engineering | World Top 100 | |
Civil Engineering | UK Top 10 | |
Classics | UK Top 20 | |
Classics & Ancient History | World Top 100 | |
Communication & Media Studies | World Top 200 | |
Computer Science | UK Top 20 | |
Computer Science & Information Technology | World Top 200 | |
Dance, Drama & Cinematics | UK Top 10 | |
Dentistry | UK Top 10 | |
Earth & Marine Science | World Top 50 | |
Economics | UK Top 20 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 200 | |
Education | UK Top 10 | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering | World Top 200 | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering | UK Top 20 | |
English | UK Top 20 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 100 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 100 | |
French | UK Top 10 | |
General Engineering | UK Top 10 | |
Geography | World Top 50 | |
Geography & Environmental Science | UK Top 10 | |
Geology | UK Top 10 | |
Geology | World Top 50 | |
German | UK Top 10 | |
History | UK Top 20 | |
Law | UK Top 10 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 100 | |
Marketing | UK Top 20 | |
Materials Sciences | World Top 200 | |
Mathematics | World Top 100 | |
Mathematics | UK Top 20 | |
Mechanical Engineering | UK Top 10 | |
Mechanical Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Medicine | World Top 100 | |
Medicine | UK Top 10 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 100 | |
Music | UK Top 10 | |
Performing Arts | World Top 200 | |
Pharmacology & Pharmacy | UK Top 20 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | World Top 100 | |
Philosophy | World Top 50 | |
Philosophy | UK Top 20 | |
Physics & Astronomy | UK Top 10 | |
Physics and Astronomy | World Top 200 | |
Politics | UK Top 20 | |
Politics | World Top 200 | |
Psychology | UK Top 20 | |
Psychology | World Top 100 | |
Social Policy | UK Top 10 | |
Social Policy & Administration | World Top 50 | |
Social Work | UK Top 10 | |
Sociology | UK Top 10 | |
Sociology | World Top 50 | |
Sports-Related Subjects | World Top 100 | |
Theology & Religious Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Veterinary Medicine | UK Top 10 | |
Veterinary Science | World Top 50 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | Engineering |
Anatomy Physiology and Pathology
| Sciences |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Archaeology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Classics and Ancient History
| Society & Social Sciences
|
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Dentistry
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Education
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
History of Art | Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Medicine (Undergraduate)
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Music | Performing Arts |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Philosophy Politics and Economics | Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Social Policy | Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Veterinary Medicine
| Sciences |
Zoology
| Sciences |
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