University profile
University of Bristol
Bristol, South West, United Kingdom
Russell Group
About
Why study at University of Bristol?
The University of Bristol is a research-intensive Russell Group university in the west of England, tracing its origins to University College, Bristol in 1876 and receiving its royal charter in 1909. It teaches around 32,000 students and is known for engineering, life and health sciences, law and social sciences, its medical, dental and veterinary schools, and strong graduate employment.
At a glance
University of Bristol in numbers
- 377Courses to apply to
- 3Campuses
- 1876Founded
- #57QS World Ranking 2027
- #82THE World Ranking 2027
- £30k–£35kTypical first-year fee
- #15Guardian 2026
- #5THE REF ranking 2021
- 31,000Students
- #56THE Impact 2026
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Search 377 courses at University of Bristol
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377 courses across 3 study levels. Fees are for the first year.
Rankings
How it ranks
#57
QS World University Rankings 2027
#82
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#15
The Guardian University Guide 2026
#5
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
#56
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
Clifton Campus
The main campus in the Clifton area near Bristol city centre, home to most faculties and the Wills Memorial Building.
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Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus
A new city-centre campus next to Bristol Temple Meads station focused on digital, business and social innovation, with its main academic building opening in 2026 and the Bristol Dental School already on site.
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Langford Campus
A rural campus in North Somerset that houses the Bristol Veterinary School and its farm and clinical facilities.
Funding
Scholarships
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- Think Big Undergraduate Scholarship
- Think Big Postgraduate Scholarship
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