AIRR-NA Member Institution
University of Bristol
Bristol, England, UK
Institution at a Glance
- Year founded
- 1876
- Institution type
- Public International University
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Population category
- Very large (30,000+ students)
- Degree levels
- Postgraduate, Undergraduate
- Undergraduate length
- 3-year
- Undergraduate students
- 26,000
- Postgraduate students
- 6,000
About the Institution
The University of Bristol has an international reputation for high-quality education and research. It combines academic excellence with an independent, forward-thinking spirit.
Founded in 1876, Bristol is one of the 24 members of the research-intensive Russell Group. It is one of the original ‘red brick’ universities, which were founded in the major industrial cities of England. The University is in the UK top ten and 51st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). For graduate employability, it ranks joint seventh in the UK (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). More than 32,000 students currently study at the University of Bristol, from over 180 countries and around 30% of students are international. The University supports international students throughout the application process and during their studies. International students can access tailored careers support, whether you plan to stay in the UK or return to your home country. This is available throughout your degree and for up to three years after graduation.
North American Representatives
Academics and Programs
Undergraduate study
English
Sociology, Politics, and International Studies
Anthropology
History
Innovation
Postgraduate study
MA English Literature
MA History
MA History of Arts
MA Comparative Literatures and Cultures
MA Anthropology
Admissions and Applications
Application type
Direct, UCAS
Entry requirements
Applications, dates and deadlines
Early September: Completed UCAS undergraduate applications can be submitted to UCAS
Mid-October: Deadline for applications for courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science
Mid-January: Deadline for all applications to be guaranteed consideration (except those with an October deadline.) We may accept applications to some courses after this date, please contact us to check
Mid-May: University decisions due on applications submitted by January deadline
How to apply
UCAS: the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service in the UK
The UCAS institution code for the University of Bristol is BRISL B78
Important links:
UCAS Dashboard
UCAS International Guide
Deadlines and Application Information
Standardized testing
Bristol requires ACT, SAT, and/or AP scores for all courses (some exceptions available).
Costs, Scholarships, and Funding
Tuition and fees
$30,000-35,000
Estimated cost of living
$15,000-20,000
Scholarships and funding
Think Big international scholarships: £3 million in Think Big scholarships to help international students come to Bristol in 2023. These scholarships are for undergraduate and master's applicants with overseas fee status.
For deadlines and more information here is the application guide: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance/scholarships/application-guidance/
Other international scholarships: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance/scholarships/