Study Abroad at Bristol
A top 10 UK university in one of Europe's most creative and colourful cities. Join us for a year or semester to enrich your university experience.
Our Study Abroad programmes allow students taking an undergraduate degree in the USA to spend a year or a semester at the University of Bristol.
Why Study Abroad at Bristol?
A great location
Living and studying in the heart of Bristol, an exciting, historic city in beautiful south-west England, you’ll find a world of opportunities right outside the lecture theatre.
Expert tuition
Create your own tailored study programme, and experience outstanding teaching from expert academics, shaped by our cutting-edge research.
Academic excellence
The University of Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK, with a diverse community of nearly 25,000 talented students.
This has been one of the best semesters of my life. I have no regrets, and I’m really happy I decided to come to Bristol.
Create your bespoke study programme
Bristol offers a highly flexible and personalised Study Abroad experience. You can choose units from across the University to create a personalised academic programme – including classes in your major and minor, as well as other subjects that interest you.
Our six faculties offer a wide variety of subjects, which can be combined to create a diverse and intellectually stimulating programme.
Find out more about creating your programme.
Our Study Abroad programmes
You can take our Study Abroad General Pathway or Subject Pathway programmes in the spring or autumn semester, or for the full academic year.
| Programme | Start date | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Study Abroad (General pathway) Study Abroad (Subject pathway) |
September 2021 (Autumn semester or full year) |
30 May 2021 |
| January 2022 (Spring semester) |
17 October 2021 |
How to apply
Find out more about our entry requirements and how to apply.
Contact us if you have any questions about applying for Study Abroad programmes at Bristol.
Phone: +44(0)117 39 40207
Email: global-opportunities@bristol.ac.uk