University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- #57
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Students
- 25,000
- International students
- 33%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1909
Overview
University of Bristol is a leading public research university and member of the Russell Group, located in Bristol, England. Founded in 1909, it is consistently ranked among the UK's top ten and world's top 100 universities. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, it is placed 57th globally and 8th in the UK. Bristol is a top-5 UK university for research quality (Times Higher Education analysis of REF 2021), with 94% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes spanning arts, humanities, social sciences, law, engineering, sciences, medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. Its graduates are among the most employable in the UK, with the university ranked 6th most targeted by top UK recruiters (High Fliers Research 2026). Bristol has a vibrant campus in the heart of Bristol city, with a diverse community of students from around the world.
Fields of study
- Accounting and Finance
- Aerospace Engineering
- Ancient History
- Anthropology and Archaeology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business and Management
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics
- English
- Environmental Geoscience
- Film and Television
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- History of Art
- Law
- Liberal Arts
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Religion and Theology
- Social Policy
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS); various Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- choosebristol-ug@bristol.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
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Neuropsychology MSc (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Applied Neuropsychology PGDip (opens in a new tab)Online | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Cardiovascular Perfusion MSc (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Translational Cardiovascular Medicine MSc (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.