University of the West of England: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #708 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #284 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #61 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #47 of 131 | In England |
| #2 of 2 | In Bristol |
| #50 of 4,409 | For Anthropology |
| Top50% | For 180 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 30,732
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uwe.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* The University of the West of England is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | At least 40 UCAS tariff points in each of two subjects at Advanced General Certificate of Education (A-level), supported by three subjects at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) at grade C or above, or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 30,732 |
| Full time employee | 1,503 |
| Student:staff ratio | 20:1 |
Research profile
University of the West of England is a world-class research university with 23,381 scientific papers published and 679,369 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Law, Engineering, Medicine, Sociology, and Psychology.
University of the West of England majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 22 |
| 1993 | 107 | 38 |
| 1994 | 156 | 74 |
| 1995 | 216 | 200 |
| 1996 | 234 | 300 |
| 1997 | 234 | 498 |
| 1998 | 322 | 644 |
| 1999 | 317 | 875 |
| 2000 | 369 | 1368 |
| 2001 | 377 | 1551 |
| 2002 | 475 | 2334 |
| 2003 | 470 | 2832 |
| 2004 | 494 | 3835 |
| 2005 | 576 | 4691 |
| 2006 | 588 | 5667 |
| 2007 | 653 | 7254 |
| 2008 | 680 | 8988 |
| 2009 | 689 | 10378 |
| 2010 | 746 | 12643 |
| 2011 | 897 | 14713 |
| 2012 | 974 | 17270 |
| 2013 | 1023 | 20093 |
| 2014 | 891 | 23164 |
| 2015 | 1057 | 25606 |
| 2016 | 1064 | 28247 |
| 2017 | 1007 | 31020 |
| 2018 | 1282 | 36111 |
| 2019 | 1273 | 44361 |
| 2020 | 1284 | 56876 |
| 2021 | 1252 | 69725 |
| 2022 | 1220 | 73951 |
| 2023 | 1346 | 81474 |
| 2024 | 1045 | 84460 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the West of England 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 | Academic Year | Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2021/2022 | £9,250 per year |
| Postgraduate Taught | 2021/2022 | £7,700 - £14,000 per year |
| Postgraduate Research | 2021/2022 | £4,500 - £22,000 per year |
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 the West of England.
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 |
| Doctorate | Biomedicine, Education, Engineering, English, European Studies, Health Sciences, History, Linguistics, Psychology, Theatre |
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University of the West of England alumni
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Miranda Hart
- Occupations
- opinion journalistfilm directoractorcomediantelevision actor
- Biography
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Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke is an English actress, comedian and writer. She has won three Royal Television Society awards, four British Comedy Awards, and four BAFTA nominations for her self-driven semi-autobiographical BBC sitcom Miranda (2009–2015).
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Jessica Raine
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Jessica Raine is an English actress. She is best known for her roles as Jenny Lee in the television series Call the Midwife (2012–2014) and Verity Lambert in the television film An Adventure in Space and Time (2013). Raine portrayed Catherine Parr in Becoming Elizabeth, an historical drama series featuring Elizabeth I as a teenager, in June 2022. From October 2022 she played the lead role in the TV thriller series The Devil's Hour. She has also had roles in stage and radio plays.
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Adjoa Andoh
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Adjoa Aiboom Helen Andoh HonFRSL is a British actress. On stage, she has played lead roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, the Royal Court Theatre and the Almeida Theatre. On television, she appeared in two series of Doctor Who as Francine Jones, 90 episodes of the BBC's long-running medical drama Casualty, and BBC's EastEnders. Andoh made her Hollywood debut in autumn 2009, starring as Nelson Mandela's Chief of Staff Brenda Mazibuko alongside Morgan Freeman as Mandela in Clint Eastwood's drama film Invictus. Since 2020, she portrays Lady Danbury in the Netflix Regency romance series Bridgerton. In July 2022, Andoh became an honorary fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
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David Knopfler
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterrecord producerpoet
- Biography
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David Knopfler is a Scottish musician. Together with his older brother Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers, he founded the rock band Dire Straits in 1977, serving as rhythm guitarist on their first two albums. After quitting the band in 1980 during the recording of their third album, Knopfler embarked upon a solo career as a recording artist. Knopfler initially created smaller record labels, publishing companies, and indie labels.
University of the West of England faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts, Creative Industries and Education | Design, Education, English, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, History, Journalism, Media Studies, Painting and Drawing, Philosophy, Photography, Political Sciences, Textile Design, Theatre, Writing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business and Law | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Law, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Environment and Technology | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Business Computing, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, Geography, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Robotics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Health and Applied Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Radiology, Social Welfare, Social Work, Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | UWE Bristol |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Motto | Light Liberty Learning |
| Colors | white, red, black |
Location and contacts
| Address | Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol, BS16 1QY United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 472,000 |