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Visit us on campus or attend an online event to find out about the student experience at Bristol. Find live talks or watch on-demand, chat with our expert staff and students, explore our virtual tours and find out more about the courses we offer.

A university for a progressive city

For Bristol

We serve and work with the wider community of Bristol to benefit us all.

Discover our city

Bristol is famous for its independent spirit, thriving art scene and alternative culture. See for yourself.

Look to the future

Our vision is ambitious and bold. We’re responding to our changing world, leading global change and positively impacting lives.

Key Statistics

54

We're ranked 54th in the world

QS World University Rankings 2025

9

We're ranked 9th in the UK

QS World University Rankings 2025 (UK)

5

One of the 5 most targeted by top UK recruiters

High Fliers Research 2024

5

We’re a top 5 UK university for research quality

Times Higher Education REF 2021 quality ratings

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Student stories

Discover how studying and living in Bristol has empowered our students to create their own unique and amazing experiences.

Hear their inspiring stories

News

Our academics and students regularly make the headlines. From life-changing research to enterprising partnerships, major awards to charitable endeavours, Bristol is bursting with inspiration.