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University of Bristol

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215 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
15
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10
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Overview

University of Bristol information

Level of study
Undergraduate74%Postgraduate26%
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female55%Male45%Other0%
Where students come from
International23%UK77%
Number of students
32,150
Source: HESA

About University of Bristol

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

Tuition fees at University of Bristol

  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
  • International students pay between £25,500 and £49,700 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £31,300.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£28.8k

Average graduate salary

88%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

91%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Bristol

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Bristol

University of Bristol open days

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Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

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Here are University of Bristol's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

152 UCAS points

Economics and Data Science

BSc 3 Years full-time 2026

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152 UCAS points

Economics

BA 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Chemistry with Study Abroad in a Modern Language

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time with time abroad 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points

History and Modern Languages

BA 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points

English and Modern Languages

BA 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144 UCAS points

International Business Management and Modern Languages

BA 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-152 UCAS points

Law and Modern Languages

LLB (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics with Statistics for Finance

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics and Computer Science

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics with Study Abroad

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time with time abroad 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics and Physics

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics with Statistics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics and Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics and Physics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Mathematics with Statistics

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

144-160 UCAS points

Economics and Mathematics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

University of Bristol reviews

(4)
Based on 215 reviews from University of Bristol's students and alumni
5 star
34%
4 star
39%
3 star
20%
2 star
5%
1 star
1%
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2nd year

Mathematics

Variety of different societies offered. Lots of polls etc. sent out so seemed to have an interest in student voices. Subsidised food :)

(5)

2 months ago

2nd year

Mathematics

Excellent night life + gay scene. Also lots of excellent art events (markets, little arthouse cinemas, museums) if you're so inclined. Not crazy-busy, for a city.

(5)

2 months ago

2nd year

Mathematics

Low-income, and so was offered a lot of additional assistance. Still, Bristol is quite an expensive place to live, so do be wary.

(5)

2 months ago

2nd year

Mathematics

Welfare services were fantastic with me, fast-tracked my transfer to Student Health Services and got me a same-day appointment. Tutors and lecturers have also, as mentioned, been very supportive and down-to-earth, even in their criticisms.

(5)

2 months ago

2nd year

Mathematics

Facilities are beautiful, usually very clean. Physics and philosophy buildings have lovely little gardens. Will's Memorial library is gorgeous and makes a very, very cosy study space. Incredibly easy to reserve, borrow, & auto-renew books through the library system. Some 24-hour libraries too, which...

(4)

2 months ago

2nd year

Mathematics

Decently-structured timetable: not too overwhelming, but enough things on each day to justify commuting. Had enough time to get to each location. Feedback was generally very good---better on the maths side I would say, however my first philosophy essay received some incredibly thorough feedback. Lec...

(5)

2 months ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

91%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

86%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

73%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

77%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

77%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

63%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

81%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

68%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

77%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

77%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

64%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

88%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

90%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

75%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

83%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

77%

med

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