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University of the West of England

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world rank  552

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Overview

Founded in 1992, the University of the West of England is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban 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 the West of England (UWE Bristol) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UWE Bristol also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of the West of England's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of the West of England's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of the West of England' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of the West of England's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym UWE Bristol
Founded 1992 Origins date back to 1894, university status since 1992
Motto Light Liberty Learning
Colours White, red and black
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University Location

Address Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY South West England
United Kingdom
University of the West of England's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of the West of England Phone Number +44 (117) 965 6261
University of the West of England Fax Number +44 (117) 328 2810

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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 the West of England'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 the West of England'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 the West of England'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 the West of England.

University of the West of England: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 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 the West of England's admission information.

University of the West of England's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of the West of England's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the West of England's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of the West of England's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of the West of England has more than 5600 international students.

University of the West of England's Admission Office Admission Office

Coldharbour Lane
Bristol BS16 1QY
(117) 32 83333


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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 the West of England.

University of the West of England's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of the West of England has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of the West of England's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


University of the West of England's Control Type Control Type

University of the West of England is a public higher education institution.


University of the West of England's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the West of England is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of the West of England's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of the West of England's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of the West of England 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

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University of the West of England's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of the West of England's Library


University of the West of England's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of the West of England's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of the West of England's main services:


University of the West of England's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of the West of England's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of the West of England's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University of the West of England's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of the West of England's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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 the West of England's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of the West of England is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association of International Accountants (AIA)
  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT)
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
  • Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI)
  • Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
  • Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
  • General Optical Council (GOC)
  • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
  • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
  • Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
  • Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
  • Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
  • Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES)
  • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
  • Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
  • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
  • Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
  • Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
  • Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
  • TechSkills
  • The Independent Game Developers' Association (TIGA)


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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 the West of England'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)
  • Universities UK
  • University Alliance

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 the West of England 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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


Facebook Facebook

University of the West of England's Facebook page University of the West of England's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of the West of England's X (formerly Twitter) page University of the West of England's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of the West of England's YouTube channel University of the West of England's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of the West of England's Instagram page University of the West of England's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of the West of England's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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