China

We welcome applications from Chinese students. Around 5,700 students from China currently study here, and we would love for you to join us.

Get a quick introduction to the University of Bristol in Chinese with our China Country Guide 2025-26 (PDF, 818kB).

Application guidance

The following information is for guidance only. Competition for places at the University of Bristol is very strong, and the achievement of a specified qualification does not guarantee that an offer will be made. We aim to respond to your application as quickly as possible to help you plan your studies.

If your qualification is not mentioned or you have any further questions, please contact us for advice.

International Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is delivered by the University of Bristol to prepare international students for a degree programme at the University through tailored English language units and academic subject units.

Please visit our International Foundation Programme web pages for information about the programme, including entry requirements and English language requirements.

Undergraduate entry requirements

You can apply for undergraduate courses through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Find out more from UCAS about applying to university in the UK. The UCAS institution code for the University of Bristol is BRISL B78.

Entry requirements vary for each course. Please check our undergraduate course listings for details of specific requirements.

Applicants will need to meet the English language requirements for their chosen course. Different courses need different levels of language skills, referred to as ‘profiles’. The required profile will be shown on the course page. Find out more about our English language profiles.

Students who have successfully completed either the University of Bristol International Foundation Programme or an appropriate foundation/bridging programme such as those offered by our partners, and have met the entry requirements for their chosen degree, will be considered for admission to undergraduate courses.

Senior High School Diploma
Students applying with the Senior High School Graduation Diploma (高中毕业证书), or a diploma from a school holding US accreditation, and a minimum of three Advanced Placement (AP) tests will be considered for admission to undergraduate courses. Where a course requires specific subjects these must be met with AP tests.

Any course asking for maths must have specifically AP Calculus BC at grade 5.
If taking Physics we accept AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, or both AP Physics C tests. These can be used where courses ask for an additional Maths/Science related subject (e.g. some Engineering courses)

Our standard requirement is for a score of 5 in AP tests, and strong performance in Senior High School, evidenced by a school transcript. Please contact choose-bristolug@bristol.ac.uk if you have any questions about applying to the University.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Students applying with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) will need to have studied at a Canadian public school or at certain private schools in Canada and overseas. Please contact choose-bristolug@bristol.ac.uk to find out if your school is eligible. We are unable to consider OSSD qualifications studied online or by distance learning; qualifications must be studied in-person.

Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of a Chinese university degree at an acceptable university will be considered for admission to the first year of our bachelor's degree courses.

Postgraduate entry requirements

You should apply online for all our postgraduate programmes.

Entry requirements vary for each programme. Please check our postgraduate programme listings for details of specific requirements.

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is typically an undergraduate degree from an acceptable institution that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).

Applicants who hold a four-year bachelor's (honours) degree from an accepted Chinese university with a minimum of 78% will be considered for admission to a master's degree (the requirement will depend on your undergraduate university and the programme you have applied for).
Applicants who hold a good master's degree from a prestigious university will be considered for admission to PhD study.

Transferring your studies

The University of Bristol maintains important partnerships with a number of world-leading universities in China. If you are studying an eligible degree at one of our partner universities, you can apply to transfer your studies to Bristol through our Global Transfer Programme.

Applications made via our Global Transfer Programme are processed faster using a streamlined admission route.

To check whether you are eligible and how to apply, visit our Global Transfer Programme webpages.

Scholarships

The University provides a range of international scholarships, including our Think Big scholarships which can help fund your tuition fees.

Search our full list of funding to find more scholarships offered by the University of Bristol and external organisations.

Find more information about funding your studies on our student finances pages.

In addition to University of Bristol scholarships, Chinese students can apply for Chevening Scholarships.
Other funding opportunities have previously included China Scholarship Council–University of Bristol Joint PhD Scholarships and GREAT Scholarships.

Education representatives

The University has agreements with many education representatives (also known as agents) around the world who can assist you with your application. Using a representative does not put your application at any advantage or disadvantage, and independent applications will be considered on an equal basis.

Please use the services of only one representative to avoid administrative complications. We strongly advise you to only work with a representative listed below.

The University works with the following agencies:

British Council

The British Council can give guidance and information about higher education in the UK. Find out from their website if there is an office near you and what services are available.

Student societies

Our student clubs include the Chinese Society, the Chinese Students’ and Scholars’ Association, a Chinese Lion Dance Troupe, the Chinese Chess and Calligraphy Society and over 400 more for different interests and hobbies.

Our alumni

Our international alumni network includes more than 14,000 students from or living in China, who are employed at organisations including the Baidu, Bank of China, Bosch, Bytedance, China Security, Cisco Systems, Deloitte LLP, EY, Huawei, IBM, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PwC, Tenecent and Unilever.

Get in touch

The University of Bristol has a dedicated China Office, based in Beijing. Please contact the China Office with any questions:

Email: china-office@bristol.ac.uk
Phone: 00 8610 8515 1899
WeChat: bristoluniversity
Weibo: weibo.com/bristol