About University of Bristol

Established in 1876, the University of Bristol is an open research university that has been funded huge amounts by the Wills and Fry families as financial support. Initially, there were two professors and five lecturers offering courses in 15 subjects and the university began its classes with only 99 students. Also, the University of Bristol is known to be the first university in the UK to accept female students. In 1893, the university got associated with the Bristol Medical School and in 1909, it collaborated with the Merchant Venturers Technical College. This association led to the opening of the well-known degree programs in the field of Engineering and Health Sciences.

The campus comprises of the famous Avon Gorge as its residential halls which were owned by George Oatley. After the UGC provided funds to the university, some new buildings were constructed within the premises. The new buildings were designed and built by Ralph Brentnall. The music department is built in British-style architecture. The campus is known to be close to restaurants, cafes, departmental stores, and many shops that provide students with all the necessities required. Students spend a good time here in Bristol city of the United Kingdom. It is a lively city and is famous for its art, culture, and nightlife.

University of Bristol Rankings

• #64 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
• #58 World University Ranking - QS 2021
• #91 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
• #14 University Ranking (UK) - The Complete University Guide 2021
• #11 University Rankings - The Guardian 2021
• #86 Global Universities - US News & World Report 20

Why University of Bristol?

• The QS World University Rankings 2018 have ranked the University of Bristol at ninth in the UK and 44th in the world
• According to the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2016/17, Bristol is at 39th in the world and 6th in the UK out of the global institutions surveyed
• The University of Bristol has been ranked 17th in the Complete University Guide 2018
• Bristol is in the top 10 in the UK in three of the indicators: ‘Completion rates’, ‘Research quality’, and ‘Firsts and 2:1s'
• The University currently has 40 Fellows of the Royal Society and 15 of the British Academy – a remarkable achievement for a relatively small institution

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University of Bristol Entry Requirements

English language requirements

The English language requirements vary for different undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The requirements listed below are categorised into three groups. Students are required to check the profile for their chosen course and submit required ELP scores specified below:

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