Bristol, UWE, UK - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

Overview

About Bristol

UWE Bristol is one of the largest higher education providers in the UK. Spread across three campuses in Bristol, UWE Bristol is home to nearly 40,000 students and welcomes international students from around the world.

The university houses ten schools across three colleges which offer over 600 courses at professional, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Students can choose from a wide variety of courses in subject areas including arts, journalism, business, law, architecture, engineering, computer science, environment, health and social sciences.

Bristol is well recognised for its top-quality education and training. A University Alliance university, UWE Bristol’s collaborations with leading employers like Rolls Royce, CERN and the BBC further enhance students’ learning experience and exposure to industrial opportunities.

Students at UWE Bristol can benefit from its modern facilities including the latest learning spaces and accommodation, which are part of the GBP 300 million campus development over the last six years.

With 89 percent of its students in work or further study 15 months after graduation, UWE Bristol is considered as a popular university among employers. Students can make use of the university’s strong career support (career fairs, recruitment events), its industry links (internships) and its strong alumni network to build connections with professional contacts and kickstart their careers. They will also have access to GradLink, a free, award-winning careers website for international students and graduates from universities across the UK, connecting them with global employers and enhancing their employability skills.

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings

2026 721 20

2025 741

2024 741

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

2026 601

2025 601 100

2024 501

Graduate outcomes

Courses at UWE Bristol are designed to include hands-on and practical experience, so students begin thinking about possible career paths from the moment they start their degrees.

A number of courses include partnerships with employers. Some courses, such as construction, computing and engineering, include opportunities for mentoring and a chance to connect with potential employers, providing invaluable insight into their future industry.

These opportunities mean UWE Bristol students can leave university ready for the workplace, with 88 percent of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation.

UWE Bristol is also home to GradLink, a free, award-winning careers website for international students and graduates from universities across the UK. GradLink connects international students, scholars, and graduates with employers from different countries. It also helps users enhance their skills to enter the global employment market.

What’s new

University Growth and Improvements

UWE Bristol is continuously improving its offering to students, both in terms of teaching and courses, and the campus environment, with over GBP 300 million being invested in facilities in the last six years, including:

New student accommodation on Frenchay Campus for over 2,200 students.
GBP 7 million redevelopment of the university’s science labs, for student research and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
GBP 55 million investment in a new business school building, which offers 5,500 students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work in a collaborative space.
GBP 5 million investment in a new optometry and clinical skills centre, providing students with a practical learning space for trainee optometrists, paramedics and occupational therapy.
Over GBP 10 million investment in the university’s City Campus, bringing the latest resources to its award-winning film studios.
A brand new multi-million-pound engineering building.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

Entrance requirements vary based on where a student is applying from and what course they are applying for. There are some general guidelines for applying across the university do review the individual course pages for information on these, including English language requirements:

Undergraduate

Students will need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component), a TOEFL iBT score of 80 or above (including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in speaking), a Cambridge CPE or CAE at grade C if taken before 2015 or 169 overall (with no less than 162 in each skill) if after 2015 or a Pearson score of 50 (with at least 51 in each component).

Postgraduates

Students will need an IELTS score of 6.5 (with 5.5 in each component), a TOEFL iBT score of 90 or above (including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in speaking), a Cambridge CPE or CAE at grade C if taken before 2015 or 176 overall (with no less than 162 in each skill) if after 2015, or a Pearson score of 58 (with at least 51 in each component).

A number of other qualifications will also be considered, and UWE Bristol offers a Pre-Sessional English course for students who don’t meet the requirements.

As well as English proficiency, students will also need to have relevant qualifications, and applicants will need to check by country which qualifications are accepted.

Pathway Courses

UWE Bristol works in partnership with Kaplan to offer pathways to undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the UWE Bristol International college which is integrated into the university campus.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

UWE Bristol offers over 600 courses across a huge breadth of subjects, at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional or short course level. Teaching across these disciplines is rated as excellent.

The university’s expert academics are leaders in their field, and several of them have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships to recognise their work. The teaching staff represent an international team of academics with superb communication skills, who are enthusiastic about the success of their students.

As well as dedicated staff, UWE Bristol provides excellent facilities to support students in a productive learning environment, from libraries and workspaces to practical laboratories. There are also extensive online resources and mentoring and tutoring options to help students tailor support to their academic needs.

Department structure

There are 10 schools at UWE Bristol, across three colleges:

College of Arts, Technology and Environment

This college is home to over 13,000 students.
The School of Architecture and Environment offers subject areas such as architecture, construction, property and surveying, design, geography and environmental management and planning.
The School of Computing and Creative Technologies offers subject areas such as audio and music technology, computer science and creative technologies and mathematics.
The School of Engineering offers courses such as mechanical engineering, engineering, electronics, robotics, aerospace engineering, civil and environmental engineering and mechatronics.
The School of Arts offers subject areas such as art, design, drama and acting, English, history and writing, fashion, filmmaking, animation, photography, journalism and media.

College of Business and Law

The College of Business and Law is based in a GBP 55 million building.
Bristol Business School offers subject areas such as accounting, finance, business management, economics and marketing.
The Bristol Law School prepares students for a future practising law, with courses such as the LLB, a range of LLMs and the Bar Training Course

College of Health, Science and Society

The College of Health, Science and Society is home to over 8,000 students.
The School of Health and Social Wellbeing offers subject areas such as health professions, nursing and midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, sport rehabilitation, social work, environmental and public health and music therapy.
The School of Applied Sciences offers subject areas such as biosciences, environmental science and forensic science.
The School of Social Sciences offers subject areas such as philosophy, politics, international relations, psychology, sociology and criminology.
The School of Education and Childhood offers courses such as early childhood and primary education.

Campus and facilities

Campuses

Arnolfini (City Campus)

Frenchay

Glenside

Student support

The university was awarded 5 stars by QS for student experience, including teaching, global engagement, employability and facilities (QS 2027).

Services include:

Wellbeing Services

There are a number of ways students can get help. With professional services on site, as well as partnerships with the NHS, UWE Bristol can help students get counselling, crisis support, advice and help or even online and text support.

Student Support Advisers

UWE Bristol Student Support Advisers help students with any complex issues that arise while they’re studying to help them get the most out of their university experience. Students can get support with everything from personal circumstances to course issues and coping with workloads. Students can make appointments online or have their appointment over the phone if they need to.

International Study Support

Before students arrive, they’ll already have support from the Global Centre’s student support team, who provide advice and guidance through pre-departure webinars, communications and social media.

On arrival, International Student Orientation helps to settle students into their new home. Throughout their studies, international students can take advantage of day trips, events, help and advice in adjusting to their new home and a new academic experience.

UWE Bristol also encourages students to engage in preparation programmes, like, PrepUWE and Starting Block. Several of these are online and can be started before students arrive in the UK.

Scholarships and funding

UWE Bristol offer a range of bursaries and scholarships for international students.

International scholarships can provide students with some financial assistance to support diversity, whilst recognising academic excellence. They celebrate achievement, promote global education, and create opportunities for students to thrive in their choice of study.

Global Majority students can also apply through the International Talent Scheme for an internship opportunity.