City of Bristol College
Bristol, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1996
Overview
City of Bristol College (COBC) is one of the South West's largest further and higher education colleges, based in Bristol, England. The college operates from multiple specialist centres across the city, including College Green Centre, Ashley Down Centre, South Bristol Skills Academy, Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway, Motor Vehicle Technology Centre, Advanced Construction Skills Centre, Independence Training Facilities, and Brislington Centre. With over 20,000 students and more than 800 staff, COBC offers an inclusive range of study options from entry level through to degree level, including A Levels, T Levels, vocational and technical qualifications, apprenticeships, Access to Higher Education courses, Higher National Certificates and Diplomas, foundation degrees and degree top-up courses. The college's University Centre has been delivering higher education for over 15 years, partnering with the University of the West of England (UWE) and Bath Spa University to offer university-level qualifications. City of Bristol College received a 'GOOD' rating from Ofsted following its inspection in January 2023. The college is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and serves learners of all ages and backgrounds across Bristol and the wider South West region.
Fields of study
- A Levels
- Animal Care
- Applied Science
- Business and Professional Services
- Catering and Hospitality
- Computing and IT
- Construction
- Creative Arts and Media
- Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance
- Fitness and Public Services
- Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
- Health, Social Care and Childcare
- Motor Vehicle and Transport
- Travel and Tourism
- Education and Training
- ESOL and International English
- Counselling and Mental Health
- Accounting
Accreditation: Ofsted
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- Admissions.team@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
