A lively community of students

Much of student life revolves around the main University campus and Bristol Students' Union. Our campus is located in the centre of Bristol and offers outstanding facilities, including state-of-the-art teaching spaces, 8 libraries, various study centres, and sports and fitness venues. You'll join a lively, close-knit community of students and have the opportunity to attend events and activities across the city.

The Students' Union offers more than 350 student groups for different interests and hobbies, including 70 sports clubs, giving you lots of opportunities to get involved and make friends.

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One of the most popular universities in the UK

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The University is located in the centre of a thriving city

First-class facilities and study spaces

Beautiful buildings and green spaces

Wills Memorial Building – Library

Bristol is routinely ranked within the top 10 universities in the UK in the QS World University Rankings.

We welcome students and staff from more than 140 countries, creating a diverse and stimulating community. We have 150+ international exchange partners across the world.

Find out more about studying at Bristol through our Study Abroad programmes and Summer schools.

You will fall in love with the city

Unwind on a sunny afternoon in one of the many green spaces in the city

Anna Higgie's climate change mural. Commissioned by the University of Bristol’s Cabot Institute in October 2018

Bristol is renowned for its food scene

World-class events and music venues

Voted the best place to live in the UK (Time Out 2024), Bristol is a diverse, vibrant city that will quickly feel like home. 

The beautiful British countryside and coast are easy to reach by bus, bike or car. And with London only 90 minutes away – and Europe an hour by plane – you’ll have endless opportunities to explore further. 

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