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University of Bristol

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Avon, United Kingdom
78th in World University Rankings 2025
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About

Basic information and contact details for the University of Bristol

institution

Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol has a global reputation for world-leading research and academic excellence with a pioneering, independent spirit. The University is situated at the heart of Bristol, one of Europe’s most beautiful, exciting and creative cities

As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, we are one of the UK’s leading universities, and are ranked 5th in the UK for research (THE analysis of the Research Excellence Framework 2021) and 55th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024).

Bristol was the first university in the UK to declare a climate emergency and our commitment to sustainability includes an ambitious green strategy, as well as environmental research that has global impact.

We provide an education of the highest quality that challenges and inspires students. Our teaching is delivered by internationally renowned academics at the forefront of developments in their field, whose research directly influences our courses and programmes.

Bristol is a friendly and diverse place to study. The University is home to more than 30,000 undergraduates and postgraduates. Around 28% of our students are international, with over 150 countries represented.

Bristol students are in demand and highly employable. Our graduates are influential in academia, policy and practice across the world and our alumni network includes pioneers in science, industry, politics and the arts.

Our campus is integrated into the city of Bristol – a historic, green and lively city in South West England, regularly named one of the best places to live in the UK.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Bristol

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
55 F : 45 M (1)
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International student percentage
33% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
14.5 (1)
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Student total
28730 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Bristol

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Bristol

Life Sciences=86th

  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Law89th

  • Law

Education59th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities75th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Business and Economics201–250th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health59th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science101–125th

  • Computer Science

Engineering96th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences101–125th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography

Psychology82nd

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences=62nd

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics