University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom
University of Bristol is a university in Bristol, South West England - Bristol, United Kingdom, ranked QS #QS World University Rankings 2027: 57th in the world, 8th in the UK. 388 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September.
The University of Bristol is a Russell Group research university founded in 1876. It is ranked 57th in the world and 8th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2027. It has about 31,100 students, roughly 10,900 of them international. Bangladeshi HSC holders cannot enter undergraduate degrees directly. They need A-levels, the IB, or Bristol's International Foundation Programme, which is run with Kaplan (£26,900-£28,000 for 2026/27). For a master's, Bangladeshi applicants typically need a 4-5 year bachelor's degree with at least 65% or a GPA of 3.25 to count as a UK 2:1, though some courses accept a strong 2:2. Overseas fees for 2026/27 are about £25,500-£33,400 for most undergraduate courses (Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary are up to £49,700) and about £30,000-£39,000 for taught master's courses. Think Big scholarships worth £6,500-£26,000 are available, and most taught programmes start in September only.
- Ranked 57th in the world and 8th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2027)
- Russell Group member with £353m research income in 2024/25
- TEF 2023: Silver overall, with Gold for Student Outcomes
- Up to £5 million in Think Big scholarships for international students (£6,500-£26,000)
- 6th most targeted university by top UK graduate recruiters (High Fliers 2026)
- International Foundation Programme on campus for students without A-levels or the IB (for example, Bangladeshi HSC holders)
- First higher education institution in England to admit women on an equal basis to men
Courses (388)
- BSc Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Accounting and Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Business and Management (with Study Abroad in a Modern Language) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Cancer Biology and Immunology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology (with Study in Industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Cellular and Molecular Medicine (with Study in Industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Cellular and Molecular Medicine — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Cellular and Molecular Medicine — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Chemical Physics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSci Chemical Physics (with Industrial Experience) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Chemical Physics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Chemistry — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSci Chemistry — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Chemistry with Computing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSci Chemistry with Computing — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Chemistry (with Industrial Experience) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Chemistry (with Study Abroad) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Chemistry (with Study Abroad in a Modern Language) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Childhood Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Childhood Studies (with Study Abroad) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BEng Civil Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEng Civil Engineering — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MEng Civil Engineering (with Study Abroad) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MEng Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- BEng Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA Classical Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA Classics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA Comparative Literatures and Cultures — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEng Computer Science — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA Comparative Literatures and Cultures and Modern Languages — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (with Study Abroad) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MEng Computer Science with Innovation — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MEng Computer Science (with Study Abroad) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Criminology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc Accounting and Finance (with Study Abroad) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Data Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Bristol located?
University of Bristol is in Bristol, South West England - Bristol, United Kingdom.
What courses does University of Bristol offer?
University of Bristol lists 388 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc Accounting and Finance, BSc Accounting and Management, BSc Business and Management (with Study Abroad in a Modern Language), MSci Cancer Biology and Immunology and BSc Cancer Biology and Immunology. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at University of Bristol?
Published fees at University of Bristol: BSc Economics / BSc Business and Management, overseas, 2026/27 entry (per year) £28,200; BSc Computer Science / MEng Aerospace Engineering, overseas, 2026/27 entry (per year) £33,400; LLB Law, overseas, 2026/27 entry (per year) £25,500; MSc Computer Science, overseas, 2026/27 entry £36,600; MSc Management, overseas, 2026/27 entry £33,900; MSc Finance and Investment / MSc Accounting and Finance, overseas, 2026/27 entry £39,000. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University of Bristol?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6.5. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Trinity ISE, LanguageCert Academic and Oxford ELLT.
When are the intakes at University of Bristol?
University of Bristol runs intakes in September. The intake currently open for applications is September 2027 (UG via UCAS; PG taught applications open).
Does University of Bristol offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Think Big Undergraduate Scholarship (£6,500 or £13,000 per year (up to 4 years)); Think Big Postgraduate Scholarship (£6,500, £13,000 or £26,000 (1 year)); Think Big faculty/subject postgraduate scholarships (£6,500-£13,000).
How do I apply to University of Bristol?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of Bristol course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment