Undergraduate student policies 2026/27
This page will point you to important codes of conduct, policies and procedures applicable to your academic studies and wider university life.
These policies apply to students starting at Bristol in 2026
Further policies will be added summer 2026.
We've collected together the codes of conduct, policies and procedures related to the application process and other aspects of undergraduate study and wider university life. Please take the time to read through the following documents.
Admissions
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and we are committed to promoting equal opportunities. The life of the University is enriched by having a body of students which reflects the community at large.
We select people who have the ability and motivation to benefit from their intended programmes of study and who will make positive contributions to the life of the University.
We have a clear set of principles and procedures when dealing with admissions. Further details can be found in the following documents:
- Access and participation plan 2025-26 to 2028-29 (PDF, 3,705kB)
- Accommodation guarantee
- Admissions principles and procedures for undergraduate courses 2026 (PDF, 230kB)
- Applicant feedback policy 2026 (PDF, 183kB)
- Applicant complaints and appeals policy 2026 (PDF, 223kB)
- Applicants under the age of 18 form (PDF, 193kB)
- Criminal convictions: guidelines for the recruitment of students with a criminal conviction
- Admissions Policy for Displaced Applicants (PDF, 224kB)
- Document verification and fraudulent applications policy 2026 (PDF, 218kB)
- UK qualifications for undergraduate entry
- Under 18s policy 2026 (PDF, 138kB)
The following policies are those for students starting in 26/27 but applicants should be aware of them
26/27 versions will be available in summer 2026.
Academic study
Please find other policies relating to academic study on the University Secretary's Office rules and regulations for students page.
- Digital Equity Policy 25-26 (PDF, 193kB)
- Policy on Academic Integrity (PDF, 230kB)
- Fitness to practise procedure document 2025-26 (PDF, 267kB)
- Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes
- Regulations and Code of Practice for Educational Collaborative Arrangements (PDF, 326kB)
- Student Protection plan 2025/26 (PDF, 351kB)
- Student transfer policy (PDF, 215kB)
Behaviour and wellbeing
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure: guidance for students
- Health Sciences Fitness to Practise Procedure
Fees and payments
- International deposits refund policy
- Tuition fee refund policy
- Office for Students - Provider fee information 2025-26 (PDF, 34kB)
- Policy on Study Costs for Taught Programmes 2025/26 (PDF, 128kB)