University of Bristol

The University of Bristol is one of the UK's leading universities, which is part of the Russell Group and is regularly ranked as a top university both nationally and internationally on a number of measures.

Today, the University of Bristol is ranked among the best universities in the country and produces highly qualified professionals who are considered to be among the highest paid in the country. The University offers a modern infrastructure for acquiring knowledge and developing personal interests, applied skills and outlook.

The University of Bristol has been actively engaged in research since its foundation. At the moment the most important areas of research are:

- Creating a future for the planet: reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero
- Commitment to digital information: using 'deep' technology, information theory to improve lives
- Striving for a socially just society: working towards respect for human rights without prejudice
- Ensuring equality in health care: funding, treatment of serious illness for all who need it
- Supporting creative industries: investing in culture to help integrated communities, improve quality of life
- Correcting the historical power imbalance: increasing global research, restoring Africa's rightful place

Students have access to a combination of academic study and practical skills gained in partner institutions and local organisations. Students will receive assistance from University of Bristol staff in finding employment, but will need to commit between fifteen and twenty hours per week (depending on level of study).

Facts:

1. № 9 among the top UK universities in the QS World University Rankings 2024
2. More than 40% programmes are accredited by professional bodies
3. Ranked fifth in the Research Excellence Framework 2021, a ranking of excellence in research across all subjects
4. 94% research works are at international level
5. 27 subjects are among the world's top 100
6. № 4 on the list of universities targeted by top employers - The Graduate Market, High Flyers Research
7. Among the alumni are 13 Nobel laureates, dozens of fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, members of leading scientific organisations

The University of Bristol consists of more than 300 buildings. The campus consists of residences, sports, leisure, retail and other infrastructure facilities, as well as academic buildings, where each faculty has its own building. There are more than 1,000 Wi-Fi hotspots on the campus. The campus has 2500 dedicated areas for academic studies (theory and practice) and 2000 computers for academic tasks and personal use. The university has ten libraries with more than 1.4 million books.

The centre houses 50 clubs, playing fields, pitches, courts and a swimming pool. The campus also has a separate space dedicated to arts and crafts classes, which are run on an as-needed basis.