University of the West of England, Bristol
UWE Bristol is one of the UK’s most popular universities with over 30,000 students. Everything we do here is focused on ensuring our students are best positioned for the future they want. Our practical teaching and real-world learning experiences mean graduates are adaptable, enterprising and ready for work. And the results speak for themselves, 94% of UWE Bristol international first-degree graduates are in employment and/or further study six months after graduation. (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2018). We’re ranked 2nd in England for student satisfaction (NSS 2020) and have been awarded Gold in the UK Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2018).
Accepts first-year applicationsUnited KingdomPublicSuburbanLarge (15,000+)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Science
- Technology
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Veteran Fee Waiver
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Additional information
Bristol was named ‘the best place to live in the UK’ by the Sunday Times newspaper. It’s a city that has its own unmistakable identity, grounded in roots from centuries past and carved out since by passionate locals and spirited fans. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well here, cultivating a host of independent shops, restaurants, cafe and bars.
Bristolians are fiercely proud of their city; a hotbed of artists, musicians and activists with a reputation for friendliness and diversity. It really has it all… green spaces, fantastic shopping, a great music scene, arts and culture, festivals and much more. Whatever you are looking for, you’ll be sure to find it here!
With an international airport, two major railway stations and a coach station, Bristol is well connected for international travel. Located only 90 minutes from London it’s also a major centre of commerce enabling us to develop connections with over 7,000 national and international employers and professional bodies. This means employment possibilities are right on the doorstep for our students.
Bristolians are fiercely proud of their city; a hotbed of artists, musicians and activists with a reputation for friendliness and diversity. It really has it all… green spaces, fantastic shopping, a great music scene, arts and culture, festivals and much more. Whatever you are looking for, you’ll be sure to find it here!
With an international airport, two major railway stations and a coach station, Bristol is well connected for international travel. Located only 90 minutes from London it’s also a major centre of commerce enabling us to develop connections with over 7,000 national and international employers and professional bodies. This means employment possibilities are right on the doorstep for our students.
Visit us
We'd love you to visit us and experience life on our campus first hand. Personalised tours can be arranged Monday to Friday at any time of the year. Email us at IO.visits@uwe.ac.uk to arrange.
If you cannot get to visit us, check out our virtual tour here: https://explore.uwe.ac.uk/
Studying at UWE Bristol has been fantastic. The professors are very supportive and I feel that the course is preparing me well for my career. And Bristol is a great city to live in, there’s always so much going on