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University of Bristol

#54 QS World RankingUnited KingdomPublic
  • QS ranking#54
  • Acceptance rate≈20–25%
  • Typical GPAAAB-A*AA depending on…
  • Tuition / year$28,000–36,000

Overview

About University of Bristol

Russell Group research university; strong engineering; Clifton campus is one of UK's most beautiful; growing tech scene via Bristol & Bath

  • International environmentDiverse; ~30% international students; vibrant student city
  • Teaching styleLecture + tutorial/seminar; research opportunities available

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Economics
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts

Best for

  • Engineering
  • CS
  • medicine
  • science
  • arts students wanting quality UK city experience

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: AAB-A*AA depending on course
  • IELTS 6.5–7.0 / TOEFL 90–100+
  • No SAT/ACT
  • Difficulty: Competitive
  • Acceptance rate: ~20–25% overall
  • Deadline: UCAS: Jan 15 | Graduate: rolling

On campus

Campus and location

Housing Y1 offered; Bristol more affordable than London

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)28,000–36,000 (intl UG)
  • Living cost (USD)14,000–18,000
  • ScholarshipsBristol University Scholarship; Excellence Scholarship for international students

  • Think Big international scholarships

    merit

    International students (overseas fee status) - Ứng viên đã apply chương trình Postgraduate Taught Master's đủ điều kiện tại University of Bristol - Sinh viên nhập học kỳ September 2026

    United Kingdom10 Apr 2026
    Official link

  • Think Big Career Accelerator

    meritother

    Áp dụng cho tất cả ứng viên quốc tế (bao gồm Việt Nam) thuộc diện nộp học phí nước ngoài (overseas fee status).

    United Kingdom10 Apr 2026
    Official link

  • Think Big Undergraduate Award at University of Bristol 2026

    meritneed

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch.

    United Kingdom29 Jan 2026
    Official link

  • Think Big Postgraduate Award at University of Bristol 2026

    meritneed

    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    United Kingdom10 Apr 2026
    Official link
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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsDeloitte, PwC, KPMG, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, NHS, BBC
  • InternshipsYear in Industry; Bristol SETsquared (tech startup incubator best in Europe 2023)
  • EmployabilityGood graduate employment; SETsquared startup ecosystem impressive

The honest view

Why students choose University of Bristol

  • Bristol University Scholarship; Excellence Scholarship for international students
  • Employability: Good graduate employment; SETsquared startup ecosystem impressive

Worth knowing

Not as prestigious as Oxbridge/Imperial globally; Bristol housing pressure growing

GlowBal's insider note

VERIFIED: SETsquared Bristol is ranked top European university startup incubator. INSIGHT: Bristol & Bath tech corridor is emerging as UK's second tech city after London.

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