University of Bristol

Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol combines academic excellence with an independent and forward-thinking spirit.

Bristol was the first UK university to declare a climate emergency. With an ambitious green strategy and innovative environmental research, sustainability remains key to our vision of the future.

Inspirational teaching

At Bristol, students learn from and collaborate with academics who are leaders in their fields. This world-class educational environment attracts the brightest minds from across the world, with around one quarter of our students from outside the UK and more than 150 countries represented in our diverse community.

Research excellence

The University is at the cutting edge of global research, producing groundbreaking work that makes an impact on society at local, national and international levels. A member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, Bristol is a top five UK institution for research (THE analysis of REF 2014).