University of Bristol

Located in the heart of Bristol, the University of Bristol is one of the initial ‘red brick' universities, which were built in England's major industrial cities. The engineering department of the Merchant Venturers' Technical College became the engineering faculty of Bristol University in 1595 followed by Bristol Medical School. The University College of Bristol was established in 1876 and remained in operation until 1909 when it was renamed the University of Bristol. This University was the first in the country to admit women on an equal basis with men. Women, on the other hand, were not permitted to take medical exams until 1906.

The University joined forces with Bristol Medical School in 1893, resulting in the development of well-known degree programmes in Engineering and Health Sciences. It is also a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities, the Coimbra Group of European universities and the Worldwide Universities Network.

Bristol is spread across two campuses: The Clifton Campus is where the majority of teaching takes. It houses the Faculty of Arts, and the Life-Science Building as well as the Richmond Building which includes the Student’s Union building, eight libraries, indoor sports centres, health and fitness suites, sports medicine clinic and the Coombe Dingle outdoor sports complex. The Langford Campus is dedicated to the Bristol Veterinary School and home to a variety of research activities and facilities. 

The University is also set to open a new campus near a train station in Temple Meads in 2023. This will be the University's largest capital project, providing high-quality teaching, research, and innovation spaces, as well as student housing and community engagement. World-class digital scientists, engineers, and social scientists will be housed on the campus. Students, businesses, the government and local community organisations will also be partners with the University, assisting in the development of educational and outreach programmes.

• Academic programs at Bristol enable students to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to respond to academic, social, and personal obstacles they will face in their lives and careers, as well as to become leaders in their fields.
• The University of Bristol has world-class scholars and academic facilities.
• Thanks to the University's strong industry partnerships, students have access to shared networks, educational programs, and services both while studying here and after graduation.
• With 83 % of research ranked as "world-leading", it is at the forefront of global research. This ensures that students profit from instructions provided by world-renowned scholars who have made groundbreaking discoveries.
• Bristol is a renowned student city with a diverse, lively, and creative atmosphere. The city's burgeoning economy is based on creative media, technology, electronics, and aerospace engineering, with a diverse selection of educational and career choices. Apart from that, the city hosts concerts, museums, carnivals, and offer a variety of leisure activities such as quad biking, archery, bubble football, mountain climbing, abseiling, and canoeing.

Career Opportunities:

Top UK employers rate the University of Bristol as the fourth most sought-after institution, suggesting that the university produces some of the most employable graduates.  Bristol offers high-quality research-based programmes that are regularly recognised by professional bodies for their academic excellence thus bolstering international reputation. It also has many employer alliances, ranging from small enterprises to multinational companies. These collaborators mentor student entrepreneurs and share their experiences at career fairs, networking activities, and seminars.

The Career Service will help students explore their options, improve their employability skills and write strong job applications. The use of online tools makes employer study, job searching and employer selection practise much simpler. It also offers postgraduate students related programmes and guidance.

Basecamp is a student-run entrepreneurship centre that provides seminars on entrepreneurial skills, networking opportunities, one-on-one mentoring and internships, as well as assisting students in developing business ideas and obtaining startup capital. Furthermore, The University of Bristol's SME internship programme provides students with paid work experience in a variety of small and medium-sized companies. The Bristol PLUS Award also honours extracurricular activities performed at any point during their degree and provides a forum for reflecting on the skills acquired.

Success Rate:

95% of graduates are working or continuing their education, six months after graduating.

Notable Alumni:

Some of Bristol’s alumni include:

• David Williams (comedian, actor, writer and television personality)
• Simon Pegg (actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer)
• Paul Dirac (theoretical physicist and Nobel prize winner)
• Darren Brown (mentalist, illusionist, painter and author)
• James Blunt (singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer),
• Susanna Reid (television presenter and journalist)
• Julia Donaldson (author)
• Angela Carter (novelist, short story writer, poet and journalist)
• Paul Boateng (British labour Party politician)

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 and help from the Basecamp Enterprise Team. The University also has a large network of support services that is always ready to assist students with academic, personal, financial and practical issues.

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.

Medical 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, domestic abuse and sexual offence.

Sports Facilities:

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. Open spaces for cricket, football, hockey, lacrosse, netball, rugby and tennis are also present on campus 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 facilities:

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

Social Clubs:

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