University of the West of England UWE, Bristol

About us

Location Bristol, United Kingdom Funding Type Public
No of Students 30000 Establishment University
Founded In 1970 Estimated Cost of Living 13632 GBP
Address Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane

UWE Bristol

UWE Bristol is one of the UK’s most popular universities with over 30,000 students studying here and with our overseas partners. Based in one of the UK’s most thriving and creative cities, Bristol is a great place to study in with plenty of opportunities both socially and professionally. We have an excellent reputation for graduate employability and industry partnerships so you can benefit from opportunities to take part in placements, internships or live projects that give you the real world experience you need. Our outstanding research is making a real impact in society.

From developing robotic tools to improving air quality, we’re changing lives for the better. And you’ll benefit too, as our research and innovation informs the teaching experiences that we provide. With our excellent facilities, support services and experienced and wellconnected academics, we make sure you have the very best student experience possible. I’m incredibly proud of what our graduates go on to achieve and I look forward to welcoming you to our UWE Bristol community.

With more than 600 courses available at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and short course level, UWE Bristol offers a broad range of subjects across the arts, creative industries, health, science, business, and law, environment and technology disciplines. The University is well known for the quality of its teaching, and for student experience as a whole.

THE BEST CITY TO LIVE IN THE UK

UWE Bristol is based in the south-west’s largest city - Bristol, which is a thriving economic and creative city. Bristol was voted “Best Place to live in Britain 2017” and it is the ideal place to live and study, with its rich history, vibrant culture and nearby countryside and coast. It is also a top retail destination, with a great selection of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Bristol is ideally located just 90 minutes by train to London and 15 minutes to Bath. The city has an international airport which provides routes to most major European destinations.

Why?

With a long history in welcoming international students, the UK is one of the world’s most popular higher education providers with over 500,000 international students enrolling every year. And at UWE Bristol we’re a popular choice with students arriving from over 140 countries every year.

High-quality education
UK universities are among the best in the world, and consistently perform well in world rankings. So, you can be sure that your degree will help you stand out from the crowd.

At UWE Bristol, we’re ranked 28th out of 121 UK institutions climbing 9 places to our highest ever position in the 2020 Guardian League Table.

Explore the UK and Europe
Let’s be honest the UK is a great study location and Bristol is perfectly positioned for you to explore the rest of the UK – and Europe too. Hop on the train and arrive in Bath in just 15 minutes or London in just 90 minutes.

And with Europe right on your doorstop, jetting off to Paris, Amsterdam, Venice or Rome for the weekend really doesn’t have to be just a dream. It’s yours to discover.

Immerse yourself in a multicultural society
One of the great aspects of studying in the UK is its multiculturalism and nowhere is this more visible than across our universities. Bristol is home to many cultures, faiths, languages and communities – and this is reflected on our campuses too.

You can join one of our many clubs, societies and networks to find likeminded friends who share your interests.

Graduate in less time
The great news is that UK courses are generally shorter than in many other countries but no less respected, so you get a valuable degree in even less time than it might take at home.

So by studying in the UK, not only do you open up your world to an international study experience, but you’re likely get to where you want to be even more quickly than at home. And let’s not forget that this means you’re likely to save on tuition fees and living costs too.

And while you’re studying here, you’ll also have the chance to work for up to 20 hours per week on your student visa. Some UK work experience will look impressive on your resume as employers value graduates with international work and study experience.

  • Business and Law School building – our award-nominated, ultra-modern building, fully equipped with mock courtrooms and a Bloomberg trading room.
  • The Film Studios at Bower Ashton – our award-winning, £9 million home to industrystandard production filmmaking, animation and photography facilities for creative industries students.
  • Facilities at Glenside – a real-life ward experience for our nursing and midwifery students with consultation rooms, maternity unit and children’s unit. Plus practical learning spaces for optometrists, paramedics and occupational therapy students.
  • Over 9,200 work placements undertaken - Which translates into an incredible number of opportunities for our students to experience the workplace.
  • Over 7,000 positions advertised at UWE Bristol - Each from one of over 5,000 reputable organisations looking for talent to fill placements, jobs or internships.
  • 250,000 strong alumni network - A quarter of a million connected active alumni to share with and learn from.

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