Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol combines academic excellence with an independent and forward-thinking spirit.
Inspirational teaching
At Bristol, you’ll learn from and alongside academics who are leaders in their fields. This world-class teaching attracts the brightest students from across the world, with more than 120 countries represented in our international community. After graduation, you’ll be part of our worldwide alumni network of inspirational innovators, entrepreneurs and influencers.
Research excellence
The University is at the cutting edge of global research. A member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, Bristol is a top 5 UK institution for research (THE analysis of REF, 2014).
Industry connections
Bristol enjoys strong connections with hundreds of organisations worldwide, and is in the top four UK universities targeted by leading employers (High Fliers, 2018). The University is ranked 6th in the UK for graduate employability (QS, 2018) and Bristol alumni are among the highest paid in the country (LEO, 2017).
The best city life
You’ll study in the heart of Bristol, a historic, lively and green city in the south-west of England under two hours from London. With its vibrant culture, desirable location and community spirit, it’s no surprise that Bristol has been named the UK’s best place to live (Sunday Times, 2017).
World-class facilities
We continually invest in facilities and technology for our students. Our state-of-the-art buildings include the new £56.5 million Life Sciences building, and the Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information. You’ll also benefit from our 24-hour libraries, extensive IT spaces and purpose-built study centres.
