Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol offers a world-class learning environment. Our academic excellence is combined with an independent and forward-thinking spirit.

The University campus is at the heart of Bristol, a friendly and beautiful city in the south-west of England.

Bristol offers more than 500 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, taught in English. Students learn in state-of-the-art facilities with academics who are leaders in their fields.   

As a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, Bristol is at the cutting edge of global research. The University is ranked as a top five UK institution for research in THE analysis of REF 2021, which found 94% of our research to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.   

Bristol was the first UK university to declare a climate emergency. We continue our commitment to sustainability with an ambitious green strategy and innovative environmental research.