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University of Bristol

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Bristol, United Kingdom
=80th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Bristol

Basic information and contact details for 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

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Bristol

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
56 F : 44 M (1)
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International student percentage
35% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
14.2 (1)
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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