Application guidance

The following information is for guidance only. Competition for places at the University of Bristol is very strong, and the achievement of a specified qualification does not guarantee that an offer will be made. We aim to respond to your application as quickly as possible to help you plan your studies.

If your qualification is not mentioned or you have any further questions, please contact us for advice.

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• Undergraduate entry requirements
• Postgraduate entry requirements
• Scholarships
• Student societies
• Get in touch

Undergraduate entry requirements

You can apply for undergraduate courses through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Find out more from UCAS about applying to university in the UK. The UCAS institution code for the University of Bristol is BRISL B78.

Entry requirements vary for each course. Please check our undergraduate course listings for details of specific requirements.

Applicants with good grades in the Advanced Matriculation programme will be considered for admission to our Bachelor degree courses.

Intermediate Level in Systems of Knowledge will not form part of a conditional offer.

For information and updates on EU students applying to study in the UK: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/brexit/

Postgraduate entry requirements

You should apply online for all our postgraduate programmes.

Entry requirements vary for each programme. Please check our postgraduate programme listings for details of specific requirements.

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is typically an undergraduate degree from an acceptable institution that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).

Candidates with a second class (upper division) or first class Bachelor Honours degree from the University of Malta can be considered for postgraduate programmes.

Candidates with a Masters degree from the University of Malta can be considered for research programmes.

Funding your studies

The University provides a range of international scholarships, including our Think Big scholarships which can help fund your tuition fees.

Search our full list of funding to find more scholarships offered by the University of Bristol and external organisations.

Find more information about funding your studies on our student finances pages.

British Council

The British Council can give guidance and information about higher education in the UK. Find out from their website if there is an office near you and what services are available.

Student societies

Our student clubs include the International Students' Network and over 400 more catering to different interests and hobbies.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about applying to Bristol, please contact our International Recruitment team:

Email: support@international.bristol.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)117 205 2644