Overview
The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a public research university, located in and around Bristol, England, which received university status in 1992.
The university is made up of several campuses in Greater Bristol. Frenchay Campus is the largest campus in terms of student numbers as most of its courses are based there. The city campus provides courses in the creative and cultural industries and is made up of Bower Ashton Studios, Arnolfini, Spike Island, and Watershed. The institution is affiliated with the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and validates its higher education courses.
The university is ranked among the top 25 higher education institutions in England for its graduate employment prospects. Recent figures show 96% of recent graduates are in employment or further study, with 78% in professional roles.
In 2023, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) awarded the University of the West of England with a Silver rating. It is only one of four universities in the UK to have a University Enterprise Zone providing space for over 70 businesses, and the largest UK robotics lab.
29,497 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Theology
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
International Sport Scholarship
| Total Worth | 30% tuition fee discount plus a comprehensive performance sport support package |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | 1) Demonstrate excellence in their chosen sport 2) Represent UWE Bristol in BUCS competitions and raise the profile of their sport through high achievement 3) Satisfy UWE Bristol entry requirements 4) Not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another UWE Bristol tuition fee discount. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
Santander Universities Brighter Futures Grants
| Total Worth | £1000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | 1) be enrolled as a current student (part-time or full-time) in any year of your degree 2) know your student ID number and provide it via the application form 3) create an account on the Santander Scholarship Platform (if you aren't registered already). |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | 30 April 2023. |