Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position38th percentile
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University profile
University of Bristol in profile
The University of Bristol is a public university with around 27,500 students. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
27,513
Students
1909
Founded
Silver
TEF award
217
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for University of Bristol, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position43rd percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position93rd percentile
Official source →Provider percentiles are StudySmarter calculations across providers with sufficient comparable coverage. Missing or stale dimensions are omitted, and small differences should not be overinterpreted. No commercial review scores are used.
Subject strengths
University of Bristol ranks in the UK top 10 for 30 subjects. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#2 General Engineering#3 Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering#4 Chemistry#4 Civil Engineering#4 German#5 Dentistry#6 Mechanical Engineering#6 Music#7 Law#7 Mathematics
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where University of Bristol ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a public university with around 27,500 students, founded in 1909. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about University of Bristol at a glance.
1909
Founded
27,513
Students
Bristol
Location
217
Programmes listed
Public university
Institution type
Silver
TEF award
Ways to study
How you can study at University of Bristol:
On campus
Full-time
The standard route at University of Bristol, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).
Complete in the standard duration
Full access to campus life & societies
Eligible for the full maintenance loan
Around work
Part-time
Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.
Study around a job or family
Same qualification, longer timeframe
Part-time student finance available
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to University of Bristol through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, University of Bristol considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to University of Bristol through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at University of Bristol
217 programmes at University of Bristol. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | BDS | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Chemical Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| International Business and Management and Modern Languages | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Applied Anatomy | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Aerospace Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Artificial Intelligence | BEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Ancient History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Anthropology | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Comparative Literatures and Cultures | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Film and Modern Languages | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Film and Television | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Archaeology and Anthropology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Classical Studies | BA (Hons) | History |
| Classics | BA (Hons) | History |
| Comparative Literatures and Cultures and Modern Languages | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Classical Studies | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and History | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and Community Engagement | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English with Study Abroad | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Film and English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| History | BA (Hons) | History |
| History of Art | BA (Hons) | Architecture |
| History with Study Abroad | BA (Hons) | History |
| Liberal Arts | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Music | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Music and Modern Languages | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy and Modern Languages | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy and Theology | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Politics and Modern Languages | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Religion and Theology | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Religion and Theology with Study Abroad | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Theatre and English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Theatre and Film | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Theatre and Modern Languages | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Theatre and Performance Studies | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Three Modern Languages | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Gateway to Dentistry | BDS | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Design Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Engineering Mathematics | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Accounting and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting and Management | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting and Management with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Bachelor of Dental Hygiene | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Bachelor of Dental Therapy | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biomedical Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Business Analytics | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business and Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business and Management with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business and Management with Study Abroad in a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Cancer Biology and Immunology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Cellular and Molecular Medicine | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with Computing | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Childhood Studies | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Childhood Studies with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Criminology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Data Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Data Science with year in Industry | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Economics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Economics and Accounting with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Economics and Data Science | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Econometrics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Econometrics with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Economics and Finance with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Economics and Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Economics and Management with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Economics and Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Politics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Politics with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Education Studies | BSc (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Education Studies with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Environmental Geoscience | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Geography with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Geography with Study Abroad in a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Geology | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| International Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business Management with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business Management with Study Abroad in a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Social and Public Policy | BSc (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| International Social and Public Policy with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Marketing | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Marketing with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Marketing with Study Abroad in a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Mathematics and Philosophy | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Mathematics with Statistics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics with Statistics for Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Mathematics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Medical Microbiology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Neuroscience | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Palaeontology and Evolution | BSc (Hons) | General Studies |
| Pharmacology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacology with Study in Industry | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Philosophy and Economics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Philosophy and Economics with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Philosophy and Politics | BSc (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics and Philosophy | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Astrophysics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Computing | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physiological Science | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Plant Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Politics and International Relations | BSc (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and International Relations with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology in Education | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology in Education with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Social Policy | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Social Policy and Politics | BSc (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Social Policy and Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Social Policy with Criminology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Social Policy with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Philosophy | BSc (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Sociology with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour | BSc (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Virology and Immunology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Gateway to Veterinary Science | BVSc | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Veterinary Science | BVSc | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Veterinary Science: Accelerated Graduate Entry | BVSc | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| (Hons) Anthropology with Innovation | MArts | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| (Hons) Film and Television with Innovation | MArts | Business & Management |
| (Hons) History with Innovation | MArts | Business & Management |
| (Hons) Music with Innovation | MArts | Business & Management |
| (Hons) Theatre with Innovation | MArts | Business & Management |
| Gateway to Medicine | MBChB | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medicine | MBChB | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Aerospace Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Computer Science | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Innovation | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Design Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Engineering Mathematics | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Engineering Mathematics with Study Abroad | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| MLibArts (Hons) Liberal Arts with Study Abroad | Degree | General Studies |
| Accounting with Innovation | MSci (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Applied Anatomy | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biochemistry | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry | MSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biology | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Business and Management with Innovation | MSci (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Cancer Biology and Immunology | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Cellular and Molecular Medicine | MSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Chemical Physics | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemical Physics with Industrial Experience | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with Computing | MSci (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Chemistry with Industrial Experience | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with Study Abroad | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with Study Abroad in a Modern Language | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Design with Innovation | MSci (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Economics with Innovation | MSci (Hons) | Economics |
| Environmental Geoscience | MSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Geoscience with Study Abroad | MSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Finance with Innovation | MSci (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Geography with Innovation | MSci (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Geology | MSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geology with Study Abroad | MSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Mathematics | MSci (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Philosophy | MSci (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Physics | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Mathematics with Statistics | MSci (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics with Study Abroad | MSci (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language | MSci (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Medical Microbiology | MSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Neuroscience | MSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Palaeontology and Evolution | MSci (Hons) | General Studies |
| Pharmacology | MSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Physics | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics and Philosophy | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Astrophysics | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Computing | MSci (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physics with Computing with Industrial Experience | MSci (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physics with Industrial Experience | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Innovation | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with International Experience | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physiological Science | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Plant Sciences | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Psychology and Neuroscience | MSci (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology with Innovation | MSci (Hons) | Psychology |
| Theoretical Physics | MSci (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Virology and Immunology | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Zoology | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
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Campus & locations
University of Bristol is a campus-based public university in Bristol.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Bristol
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at University of Bristol in Bristol. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
32,435
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
34%
International
students from outside the UK
13%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White77%
Asian10%
Black3%
Mixed8%
Other2%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is University of Bristol right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- are aiming for a research-intensive Russell Group environment
- like the idea of student life in Bristol
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about University of Bristol, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
University of Bristol awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
Independently quality-assessed
Teaching quality holds a Silver award in the Office for Students’ TEF, an independent national assessment of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Bristol with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read University of Bristol’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body TEF Silver Russell Group
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
University of Bristol awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
TEF Silver for teaching quality
Independent national assessment by the Office for Students of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes (TEF 2023).
Russell Group member
One of 24 research-intensive UK universities, a marker of research strength and strong employer recognition.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about University of Bristol
Is University of Bristol officially recognised?
Yes. University of Bristol is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised and it is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
How highly is University of Bristol rated?
University of Bristol is holds a Silver TEF award for teaching quality.
How big is University of Bristol?
Around 27,513 students, founded in 1909.
What can I study at University of Bristol?
217 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to University of Bristol?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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