Venezuela
- Introduction
- Entry requirements for undergraduate programmes
- Entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- English language requirements
- Scholarship information
- British Council in Venezuela
- Student life at Bristol
Introduction
Welcome to our Venezuela help page!
We hope that the following information will be useful in providing the answers to any questions you may have. If you are looking for specific information that is not contained in these pages, please feel free to email the International Recruitment Office. We will be happy to respond to your query.
Entry requirements for undergraduate programmes
- Applicants with the Bachillerato combined with a successfully completed appropriate foundation/bridging programme will be considered for admission to our Bachelor degree programmes.
- Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of a Venezuelan University degree (Licenciado) will be considered for admission to the first year of our Bachelor degree programmes.
Please note that competition for places at the University is very strong so successful completion of the above qualifications does not guarantee an offer.
Entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
The standard requirement for entry to a taught masters programme at Bristol is an undergraduate (Bachelor) degree that is equivalent to a UK Upper Second Class degree (also known as a 2:1).
- Applicants who hold a Licenciado will be considered for admission to a Masters degree.
- Applicants who hold a Maestría will be considered for admission to PhD study.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language please see our English language guidelines.
Scholarship information
University of Bristol Santander Abbey Scholarship Scheme
The University of Bristol is pleased to be offering ten Santander scholarships of £5,000 to undergraduate and postgraduate candidates from Latin America. Further information about the scheme is provided by the Student Funding Office.
Fundación Beca
Fundación Beca can assist Latin American postgraduate students with obtaining loans to study in any subject area (excluding postgraduate taught courses within Economics, Finance and Management). The University of Bristol offers Fundación Beca students a 10% discount on tuition fees.
Please note: this fee discount can only be applied to self-funded applicants. Students who have a scholarship or loan through another funding provider (e.g. Conacyt, Fiderh, Funed, Becas Chile, Colfuturo etc) are not eligible to receive the Fundación Beca fee discount.
More information about scholarships is available from the University's Student Funding Office.
British Council in Venezuela
The British Council is able to give guidance and information regarding Higher Education in the UK. Please visit www.britishcouncil.org/venezuela.htm to find out what services may be available.
Student life at Bristol
Student profiles - Read what some of our international students have to say about their time living and studying in Bristol.
The University of Bristol's Students' Union has a number of cultural societies. You can check their website to see if your home country is represented, or to see the whole range of clubs and societies that are here.