Bristol City University

Bristol City University is located in the city Bristol on the College Green Centre. It is known to be one of the most efficiently qualified and advanced universities for research studies in the country and among other countries worldwide. It has an impressive reputation for its research accomplishments where it has tackled some of the most difficult research issues in the world. The University aims to make sure that its students gain the right set of skills for a successful future in the international market. 

During 1876 – 1909, the university is then known as University College, Bristol, faced many financial issues. At that time there were only two professors and five lecturers at the university, teaching 15 subject courses to around 300+ students. In 1893, the Bristol Medical School was finally integrated into the college, and three years later the Treasury recognized its accomplishments as ‘university type’. The years following 1893 led to much support and progress for the University. During these years many other schools were incorporated together, and things have kept progressing for the University ever since.

• Bristol City University is renowned for its research achievements and has been attracting students from all over the world to complete their research work at the University.
• Bristol is a place with a good economy, right from creative media, technology, electronic, and aerospace engineering industries.
• The University regularly invests in top-notch facilities for technology and infrastructure.
• The University has great connections with industrial partners, in which students are permitted to participate in cooperating networks and gaining resourceful opportunities for training.
• There are global opportunities for students to travel overseas and study as a part of their education.

Bristol City University provides students with the necessary yet efficient skills for employment after graduation. The employment record of this University is one of the most impressive in the country and it is one of the most targeted Universities by the leading occupational-holders in the UK. Many students have been working with gifted and hard-working alumni to achieve proper development for career opportunities in the country, and worldwide. The University has also maintained a strong connection with several employers ranging from small organizations to global organizations, providing sufficient information and guidance at career exhibitions, interviews, and other events.

The QS Graduate Employability Ranking of 2020 has rated Bristol City University as 9th among the top universities for post-degree employment in the UK.

Some of the notable alumni of Bristol City University are:

• Paul Dirac (English theoretical physicist)
• David Walliams (prolific British comedian)
• Susanna Reid (journalist, and presenter)
• Angela Carter (English author and journalist)

Student Services:

The University Careers Service lists student job openings on "my career" and provides guidance on seeking part-time employment, appropriate work experience placements, and internships, as well as writing a CV, applying for jobs, and acing interviews. People who want to start a company or become entrepreneurs can get advice from the Basecamp Enterprise Team. The Bristol PLUS Award recognizes extracurricular activities undertaken at any time during your degree and offers a framework for reflecting on the skills that students have acquired.

Accommodation:

Students have a range of housing choices to choose from, depending on their budget, needs, and location. There is catered and self-catered accommodation in student houses and halls, some of which are set up as apartments. Some homes are situated in the city centre, while others are located on the outskirts of town on large plots of land. The halls are connected to the University and other parts of the city by a frequent bus service, which is free for students living in University housing.

Health Services:

The Students’ Health Services provides information, advice, and support on mental health, contraception, sexual health, travel services, gender and equality, appointments, and sexual health. They also offer specialist services for diabetes and asthma, cervical screening, immunization, eating disorders, and domestic abuse, rape, and sexual assault.

Sports Facilities:

The University offers a wide variety of recreational activities as well as opportunities for all levels of athletic activity. It has a fitness centre, gyms, studios, sports hall, jogging track, squash courts, swimming pool, and open spaces for cricket, football, hockey, lacrosse, netball, rugby, and tennis for its students. The Indoor Sports Centre, Sports Medicine Clinic, Swimming Pool, Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, and Saltford Boathouse are only a few of them.

Library Services:

The University library is made up of nine libraries all of which provide support with research and basic academic aids by using journals, digital materials, and special collections. The library also provides tools and assistance for students with disabilities, as well as access to millions of print and an online reading and learning materials.

Clubs and Societies:

Bristol is home to over 400 sports clubs and societies, making it one of the world's largest Student Union and the ideal place to start new hobbies or continue with old ones.