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University of Bristol

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Overview

Established in 1909, the University of Bristol is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bristol (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), South West England. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Bristol (UoB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Bristol (UoB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 114-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UoB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Bristol's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Bristol's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Bristol' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Bristol's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym UoB
Founded 1909 Origins date back to 1876
Motto Vim promovet insitam
Learning promotes one's innate power
Colours Red
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University Location

Address Beacon House, Queens Road
Bristol
BS8 1QU South West England
United Kingdom
University of Bristol's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Bristol Phone Number +44 (117) 928 9000
University of Bristol Fax Number +44 (117) 925 1424

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Bristol's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Bristol's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Bristol's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Bristol.

University of Bristol: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Bristol's admission information.

University of Bristol's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Bristol's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Bristol a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Bristol's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Bristol's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

The University of Bristol is proud to host 6,505 international students from various parts of the world, contributing to the global diversity of its student body.


University of Bristol's Admission Office Admission Office



(117) 394 1649


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Bristol.

University of Bristol's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Bristol has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Bristol's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Bristol's Control Type Control Type

University of Bristol is a public higher education institution.


University of Bristol's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Bristol is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Bristol's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Bristol's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Bristol does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Bristol's main facilities:


University of Bristol's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Bristol's Library


University of Bristol's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Bristol's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University of Bristol's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Bristol's main services:


University of Bristol's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Bristol's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Bristol's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Bristol's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Bristol's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Bristol's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Bristol is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1909


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Bristol's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE)
  • General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Geological Society
  • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
  • Institute of Physics (IOP)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
  • Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
  • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  • Royal Statistical Society (RSS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Bristol's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Coimbra Group
  • Russell Group
  • Universities UK

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Bristol 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Bristol's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Bristol's Facebook page University of Bristol's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Bristol's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Bristol's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Bristol's YouTube channel University of Bristol's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Bristol's Instagram page University of Bristol's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Bristol's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

University of Bristol's official TikTok channel

Free Online Courses

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