Why choose Bristol
There are many reasons why Bristol is a great choice of Study Abroad destination. A few are:
Academic Excellence
Bristol is firmly established as one of the premier universities in the United Kingdom, and has a world-wide reputation for its academic achievement and research. All university league tables consistently place Bristol in the top ten out of nearly a hundred universities in Britain, and for British students it is one of the most difficult universities to get into. Anyone familiar with British universities will be able to confirm Bristol's excellence and reputation.
Student Life
Student life at Bristol is full and varied. Students are automatically members of the University Union, which provides facilities for over 150 clubs, societies and sporting teams as well as housing the International Office and Study Abroad offices. Study Abroad students have a long tradition of participation in sports at all levels, and a number have represented the university during their year here.
Nightlife and the City
The City of Bristol offers a vibrant and engaging environment for your Study Abroad experience. Designated one of the five Centres of Cultural Excellence, Bristol has everything you could ask for. From nationally renowned museums (SS Great Britain) to great music venues to great green spaces, you’ll find it hard to be bored in Bristol.
Study Abroad Tradition
The Bristol Study Abroad Programme has been in existence for more than half a century and some of our institutional links, particularly with the USA, have been operating for over thirty years. However, the Programme continues to evolve and develop organically. In a typical year there are about 130 students on the Programme, the majority for the full year.
Bristol Study Abroad students are fully integrated into the university scene, attending the same lectures, going to the same seminars and sitting the same examinations as British students. University accommodation is guaranteed to those arriving in the Autumn who apply by the deadline and a special orientation programme is run by the Study Abroad team, who are on hand to advise throughout the year. The Programme is designed to be as compatible as possible with international norms of grading and credit earning, whilst incorporating the specific strengths and unique academic culture of the British system.