University of Bristol: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #99 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #23 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #9 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #7 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Bristol |
| #7 of 1,019 | For Paleontology |
| Top100 | For 102 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Enrollment
- 23,590
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- bristol.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 23,590 |
| Full time employee | 3,250 |
| Student:staff ratio | 7:1 |
Publications & Citations
University of Bristol majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1020 | 21125 |
| 1992 | 1136 | 23159 |
| 1993 | 1156 | 24497 |
| 1994 | 1232 | 25598 |
| 1995 | 1314 | 27892 |
| 1996 | 1468 | 31579 |
| 1997 | 1569 | 34859 |
| 1998 | 1717 | 40077 |
| 1999 | 1858 | 46196 |
| 2000 | 2092 | 51141 |
| 2001 | 2110 | 59523 |
| 2002 | 2223 | 69310 |
| 2003 | 2445 | 80382 |
| 2004 | 2694 | 92428 |
| 2005 | 2964 | 107468 |
| 2006 | 3248 | 124708 |
| 2007 | 3670 | 144593 |
| 2008 | 3763 | 165777 |
| 2009 | 4294 | 186863 |
| 2010 | 4596 | 208965 |
| 2011 | 4593 | 233674 |
| 2012 | 4811 | 267720 |
| 2013 | 5261 | 301580 |
| 2014 | 5352 | 331019 |
| 2015 | 5764 | 346005 |
| 2016 | 5988 | 352412 |
| 2017 | 6141 | 377017 |
| 2018 | 6075 | 380274 |
| 2019 | 6245 | 426739 |
| 2020 | 6976 | 494484 |
| 2021 | 7160 | 573033 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $13,750 | $13,750 |
| International students | $20,000 | $18,750 |
The University of Bristol has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | + | + | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| 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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Simon Pegg
- Occupations
- actorfilm producerwriterscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
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Simon John Pegg is an English actor, screenwriter and comedian. He came to public prominence in the UK as the co-creator of the Channel 4 sitcom Spaced, directed by Edgar Wright. He went on to co-write and star in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy: Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013). He and Nick Frost wrote and starred in the sci-fi film Paul (2011).
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Jason Isaacs
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actorstage actortelevision actortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Jason Isaacs is an English actor. His film roles include Col. Tavington in The Patriot (2000), Michael D. Steele in Black Hawk Down (2001), Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series (2002–2011), Capt. Hook in Peter Pan (2003), Marshal Georgy Zhukov in The Death of Stalin (2017), and Vasili in Hotel Mumbai (2018). His other films include Divorcing Jack (1998), The End of the Affair (1999), Sweet November (2001), The Tuxedo (2002), Battle of the Brave (2004), Nine Lives (2005), Friends with Money (2006), Good (2008), Green Zone (2010), Abduction (2011), A Single Shot (2013), Fury (2014), A Cure for Wellness (2016), London Fields (2018), Occupation: Rainfall (2020) and Mass (2021).
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David Walliams
- Enrolled in the University of Bristol
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in spoken drama
- Occupations
- television actoractorcomedianwriternovelist
- Biography
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David Edward Williams, known professionally as David Walliams, is an English comedian, actor, writer, and television personality. He is best known for his work with Matt Lucas on the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain (2003–2007) and Come Fly With Me (2010–2011). Since 2012, Walliams has been a judge on the television talent show competition Britain's Got Talent on ITV. He is also a writer of children's books, having sold more than 37 million copies worldwide.
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Emily Watson
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractorstage actor
- Biography
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Emily Margaret Watson is an English actress. She began her career on stage and joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1992. In 2002, she starred in productions of Twelfth Night and Uncle Vanya at the Donmar Warehouse, and was nominated for the 2003 Olivier Award for Best Actress for the latter.
General info
| Alternative names | UoB |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Accreditation | Privy Council |
| Motto | Vim promovet insitam Learning promotes one's innate power |
| Colors | red |
| Academic structure | Faculty of Arts Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Life Sciences Faculty of Science Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) European University Association (EUA) Coimbra Group Russell Group Universities UK |
Location and Contacts
| Address | Beacon House, Queens Road Bristol, South West England, BS8 1QU United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 567,000 |
| Phone | +44 (117) 928 9000 |
| Fax | +44 (117) 925 1424 |