University of Bristol
About the University of Bristol
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The University of Bristol is located in the vibrant city of Bristol, southwest England.
Founded in 1876, Bristol was the first higher education institution in England to admit men and women on an equal basis.
Today, the university offers over 600 degree courses covering a wide range of subjects. It is home to 28 academic schools, divided into six faculties: arts, life sciences, science, engineering, social sciences and law, and health sciences.
The university has strong connections with hundreds of employers, ranging from small businesses to worldwide organisations.
It was the first UK university to declare a climate emergency in 2019 and has ambitions to become carbon neutral by 2030. Bristol has won awards for its energy efficiency, transport planning and environmentally pioneering teaching.
The university lays claim to 13 Nobel Laureates.
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Key Student Statistics
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- Student gender ratio
- 56 F : 44 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 35% (1)
- Students per staff
- 14.2 (1)
- Student total
- 29680 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Subjects Taught at the University of Bristol
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Bristol
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology