67%
Acceptance Rate
11,000
Total International Students
95%
Placement Rate
16:1
Student Teacher Ratio
Overview
Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol is a prominent member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group, renowned for its rigorous academic environment and leading-edge research Reddit+3Reddit+3Reddit+3. Located within the city centre rather than on a single enclosed campus, its buildings are integrated across Bristol—forming a vibrant university precinct amidst the urban landscape. The university serves approximately 30,000 students, including a substantial international cohort (~33%) drawn from over 150 different countries, creating a diverse and globally-minded learning community
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Ranks
In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Bristol climbed to 51st globally, marking a three-place improvement from the previous year, and ranked 8th in the UK. In the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, the university was placed 12th globally, a testament to its robust commitment to environmental and social research impact. The Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings 2025 positioned Bristol at 78th globally and 9th in the UK. Academic Ranking of World Universities (ShanghaiRanking) 2024, Bristol was placed 97th internationally and 8th within the UK
Intakes
Bristol operates on a two-term (Teaching Block) structure, aligning with the broader UK academic calendar. The Autumn (Michaelmas) term begins in mid-September, followed by the Spring term starting in January. For the 2025/26 cycle, Welcome Week is scheduled from 15 to 19 September 2025, with the first teaching block running 22 September–12 December, and the second block starting 19 January–24 April 2026. Undergraduate entry is via UCAS: applications can be submitted from early September, with the equal consideration deadline on 31 January, and a final closing date of 30 June for most programs. Courses such as Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science have an earlier UCAS deadline of 15 October.