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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.

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For Bristol

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

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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

55

We're ranked 55th in the world

QS World University Rankings 2024

9

We're ranked 9th in the UK

QS World University Rankings 2024 (UK)

4

One of the 4 most targeted by top UK recruiters

High Fliers Research 2023

5

We’re a top 5 UK university for research quality

Times Higher Education REF 2021 quality ratings

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A chance to reform global HIV treatment

Thanks to the £5 million Wellcome Discovery Award, researchers from seven international institutions, including Bristol, hope to transform traditional HIV prevention strategies.

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Surprising new insights into the formation of planets

A Neptune-sized planet denser than steel has been discovered at Bristol. An international team of astronomers believe its composition could be the result of a giant planetary clash.

Learn more about our universe
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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.