University of Bristol

Bristol | South West England

Ucas code: B78

The University of Bristol is world-renowned with a reputation for academic excellence and has a vibrant student community that's passionate about everything from volunteering to hot air ballooning. Come to Bristol to earn a brilliant degree, develop interests and make life-long friends. It's easy to get involved: our students take part in 192 societies and 52 sports clubs.
Source:University of Bristol Union

How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Creative

62%

MED

Political

74%

HIGH

Sporty

69%

MED

Varied union activities

68%

MED

Diverse local nightlife

84%

HIGH

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 94% LOW

Average graduate salary £25k HIGH

Student satisfaction score 79%

Number of students

25,955

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

73%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

46%

of students are male

Young / Mature

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

16%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

559 comments (151 students)

- Support
  
  Relying on parents
  
  2018, 1st year, Pre Clinical Medicine
  
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- Course
  
  My course is excellent. It regularly receives 100% satisfaction on NUS surveys. The content is at times dense, however I...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
  
  Course
  
  My course is excellent. It regularly receives 100% satisfaction on NUS surveys. The content is at times dense, however I believe that only makes it more worth the 9 grand annual tuition fee. The lectures are all available and supportive. There are regular drop in sessions and opportunities for feedback after each topic in almost all modules. As a smaller course, it means every cohort is a close knit group and means I am part of a fantastic student community that spans all years of study. There is also a committee for the course that organises fun events like pub quizzes and formals. I definitely would recommend my course to anyone interested in engineering as a career.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
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- Accomodation
  
  Housing is very expensive here, definitely consider whether you are prepared to pay £6000 a year for housing. In terms of...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
  
  Accomodation
  
  Housing is very expensive here, definitely consider whether you are prepared to pay £6000 a year for housing. In terms of facilities, there's plenty of places to eat out and many clubs that cater to all tastes in music. Transport is great too, with many buses and notably active cycling scene. I would like to live closer to campus than I am now, however it can be hard to find reasonably priced, well connected and comfortable accommodation all at once with tough competition even if you're not a student.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
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- Scholarship
  
  Scholarship from the course as I performed well in the assessment. Bursaries available for those in need.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
  
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- Accomodation
  
  Redland, a popular student area, but neighbours are also families. Quite far from amenities and a 25 minute walk from uni....
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Integrated Engineering
  
  Accomodation
  
  Redland, a popular student area, but neighbours are also families. Quite far from amenities and a 25 minute walk from uni. Chose as less expensive. Would not live there again as too far from amenities and personally do not like the house.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Integrated Engineering
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- Support
  
  Last year I received a much lower loan than I needed, so relied on working but found it hard to find a job when arriving in...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Integrated Engineering
  
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  Last year I received a much lower loan than I needed, so relied on working but found it hard to find a job when arriving in Bristol. I did not seek help as after reviewing the help on offer I decided I would be unlikely to get it.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Integrated Engineering
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