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University profile
Bristol, United Kingdom
About
The University of Bristol is a research-intensive Russell Group university in the west of England, tracing its origins to University College, Bristol in 1876 and receiving its royal charter in 1909. It teaches around 32,000 students and is known for engineering, life and health sciences, law and social sciences, its medical, dental and veterinary schools, and strong graduate employment.
At a glance
Rankings
#57
QS World University Rankings 2027
#80
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
The main campus in the Clifton area near Bristol city centre, home to most faculties and the Wills Memorial Building.
Visit websiteA new city-centre campus next to Bristol Temple Meads station focused on digital, business and social innovation, with its main academic building opening in 2026 and the Bristol Dental School already on site.
Visit websiteSomewhere to live
Self-catered en suite rooms and small flats close to the city centre; 2026/27 rates. · Clifton Campus
Mainly catered single and twin rooms in a historic residence in Clifton, walking distance from the Clifton campus; 2026/27 rates, catering charged separately. · Clifton Campus
Funding
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A rural campus in North Somerset that houses the Bristol Veterinary School and its farm and clinical facilities.
Self-catered en suite rooms and studios in a quad-style building in Stoke Bishop; 2026/27 rates. · Clifton Campus
Self-catered single and en suite rooms in flats in Stoke Bishop, around two miles from the Clifton campus; 2026/27 rates. · Clifton Campus
Catered and self-catered rooms, including en suite and studio options, in Stoke Bishop about 1.8 miles from the Clifton campus; 2026/27 rates, catering charged separately. · Clifton Campus
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.
