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University of Bristol

Es. 1876 | Vim Promovet Insitam

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

31,485

Student Faculty Ratio

8.76

Internationality Factor

29%

Avg Tuition per Student

£11,220

Net assets (2024)

£1136.2 milion

Total Income

£858.5 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

  • About
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  • Academic Requirements
  • Eco
  • Programs
  • Courses
  • Year Founded
  • Fun Facts
  • Public Figures

About

The University of Bristol, established in 1876, is a prestigious Russell Group institution located in the south-west of England. Renowned for its outstanding research output and academic excellence, the university has built a reputation that attracts students and scholars from all over the globe, fostering a diverse and dynamic research community. As of 2024, the University of Bristol is ranked 16th in the UK, a testament to its commitment to quality education and innovation.

Housing more than 27,000 students, the University of Bristol offers an extensive range of academic programmes, with over 230 postgraduate courses available. Students...

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Beacon House, Queens Rd, Bristol, BS8 1QU
+44(0)1179289000

Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female55%
Male45%
Not known0%
Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Non-academic57%
Academic43%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree73%
Postgraduate (taught)19%
Postgraduate (research)7%
Other undergraduate0%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

The University of Bristol offers over 230 postgraduate programmes with varying entry requirements, such as academic, language based, or professional criteria. For instance, the LLM in International Law requires a 2:1 level Hons degree in law or a 2:1 degree with at least three law units. The PhD in Education requires a 2:1 Hons degree or higher, as well as a MSc or MA degree with a merit grade or higher. The MA in Anthropology requires a 2:1 Hons degree or higher in arts, humanities, or social sciences disciplines, although other relevant qualifications or experiences may be considered. International applicants need to provide transcripts....

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Eco

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Programs

Student Distribution Graph

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
  • Creative Arts and Design
  • Business and Management
  • Education
  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Medicine and Health

Courses

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Year Founded

1876

University of Bristol was founded as University College, Bristol.

1909

It became the University of Bristol and first women's hall of residence, Manor Hall was established.

1925

The Victoria Rooms were donated to the university.

1946

The university began awarding degrees in its own name instead of University of London.

1995

University of Bristol joined the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities.

Public Figures

David Walliams

Alumnus of the University of Bristol, English comedian, actor, writer, and television personality.

Sir Paul Nurse

Alumnus of the University of Bristol, Nobel laureate, President of the Royal Society, and geneticist.

Joanna Lumley

Alumnus of the University of Bristol, English actress, former model, author, and activist.

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+44(0)1179289000

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