University of Bristol: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #96 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #20 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #9 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #7 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Bristol |
| #6 of 2,198 | For Veterinary |
| Top100 | For 94 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Enrollment
- 27,513
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- bristol.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 63% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | 5 approved subjects at GCSE or 'A' level including at least 2 'A' levels; most offers made on the basis of 3 'A' levels in approved subjects. Other qualifications accepted: International, French and European Baccalaureates; secondary school leaving certificates from most EU countries, Canada, Australia and New Zealand; College Board Exams from the USA; and a range of international qualifications. Candidates whose first language is not English are required to obtain an appropriate qualification in English. More detailed information may be obtained from Undergraduate Admissions Officer |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 27,513 |
We've calculated the 63% acceptance rate for University of Bristol based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Bristol is a world-class research university with 181,926 scientific papers published and 7,386,587 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.
University of Bristol majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1484 | 21521 |
| 1994 | 1563 | 22806 |
| 1995 | 1690 | 24733 |
| 1996 | 1944 | 27446 |
| 1997 | 2030 | 30113 |
| 1998 | 2158 | 33718 |
| 1999 | 2381 | 38524 |
| 2000 | 2574 | 44387 |
| 2001 | 2636 | 50892 |
| 2002 | 3050 | 60516 |
| 2003 | 3032 | 71006 |
| 2004 | 3058 | 79263 |
| 2005 | 3475 | 90525 |
| 2006 | 7650 | 102312 |
| 2007 | 4079 | 117143 |
| 2008 | 3973 | 132673 |
| 2009 | 4328 | 147945 |
| 2010 | 4573 | 167505 |
| 2011 | 4522 | 188657 |
| 2012 | 5231 | 215837 |
| 2013 | 5469 | 239762 |
| 2014 | 5739 | 262818 |
| 2015 | 6182 | 277738 |
| 2016 | 6423 | 295097 |
| 2017 | 6865 | 321313 |
| 2018 | 7257 | 356079 |
| 2019 | 7816 | 414987 |
| 2020 | 8601 | 484085 |
| 2021 | 8721 | 564236 |
| 2022 | 8165 | 553563 |
| 2023 | 8519 | 579273 |
| 2024 | 7073 | 587476 |
| 2025 | 5482 | 525767 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Bristol gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | 9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | 24,700 - 28,100 |
| Postgraduate Taught (UK/EU) | 6,900 - 13,000 |
| Postgraduate Taught (International) | 18,900 - 28,100 |
| Postgraduate Research (UK/EU) | 4,410 - 4,410 (per annum) |
| Postgraduate Research (International) | 19,000 - 23,700 (per annum) |
The University of Bristol has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Bristol.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Art History, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Comparative Politics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Contemporary History, Criminology, Czech, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Finance, Fine Arts, French, Geography (Human), German, Health Administration, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Portuguese, Psychology, Public Health, Russian, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Sociology, Surgery, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Social Work, Surgery |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Finance, Law, Medicine, Music, Social Sciences |
University of Bristol alumni
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Jason Isaacs
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorvoice actortelevision producerfilm actor
- Biography
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Jason Isaacs is an English actor. He is best known for his portrayal of D.J. in Event Horizon (1997), Ronald Quincy in Armageddon (1998), Colonel William Tavington in The Patriot (2000), Michael D. Steele in Black Hawk Down (2001), Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series (2002–2011), Captain Hook in Peter Pan (2003), Captain Waggoner in Fury (2014), Georgy Zhukov in The Death of Stalin (2017), Jay Perry in Mass (2021), John Godfrey in Operation Mincemeat (2021), and Timothy Ratliff in The White Lotus (2025).
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Simon Pegg
- Occupations
- film producercomediantelevision actoractorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Simon John Pegg is an English actor, comedian and screenwriter. He came to prominence in the UK as the co-creator of the Channel 4 sitcom Spaced (1999–2001), directed by Edgar Wright. He and Wright co-wrote the films Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013), known collectively as the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, all of which saw Wright directing and Pegg starring alongside Nick Frost. Pegg and Frost also wrote and starred in the sci-fi comedy film Paul (2011).
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Albert II, Prince of Monaco
- Enrolled in the University of Bristol
- Studied in 1979
- Occupations
- bobsledderracing automobile driverfilm actoraristocratenvironmentalist
- Biography
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Albert II is Prince of Monaco, reigning since 2005.
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Joe Alwyn
- Occupations
- film actoractorsongwriter
- Biography
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Joseph Matthew Alwyn is an English actor. Alwyn made his feature film debut as the titular character in Ang Lee's 2016 war drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk and has since played roles in films such as The Favourite (2018), Boy Erased (2018), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Harriet (2019), Catherine Called Birdy (2022), and The Brutalist (2024), as well as the BBC and Hulu drama series Conversations with Friends (2022).
University of Bristol faculties and divisions
| Centre : Colloidal Science | Physical Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Acting, Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Cinema and Television, Classical Languages, English, Film, French, German, History, Italian, Latin American Studies, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish, Theatre, Theology, Video |
| Faculty : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Biochemistry, Dentistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Public Health, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Life Sciences | Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Paleontology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Psychology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Science | Astrophysics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Law | Accountancy, Criminology, Economics, Education, Finance, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Law, Management, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Policy, Sociology |
| Institute : Heart Studies | Cardiology, Paediatrics |
| Research Division : Advanced Computing | Computer Science |
| Research Division : Communications Research | Communication Studies |
| Research Division : Earthquake Engineering | Geological Engineering, Seismology |
| Research Division : Environmental and Geophysical Flows | Environmental Studies, Geophysics |
| Research Division : Food Refrigeration and Process Engineering | Food Technology, Heating and Refrigeration |
| Research Division : Glaciology | Arctic Studies |
| Research Division : Interface Analysis | Systems Analysis |
| Research Division : Management Research | Management |
| Research Division : Market and Public Organization | Public Administration |
| Research Division : Medical Simulation | Medical Technology |
| Research Division : Medieval Studies | Medieval Studies |
| Research Division : Molecular Recognition | Molecular Biology |
| Research Division : Safety Systems Research | Safety Engineering |
| Research Division : Special Education and Social Welfare | Social Welfare, Special Education |
| Research Division : Synaptic Plasticity | Neurosciences |
General information
| Alternative names | UoB |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Motto | im promovet insitam |
| Colors | red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Beacon House Queens Road Bristol, BS8 1QU United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 472,000 |