Bachelor's
Up to GBP 4,000
University of the West of England
Bristol, United Kingdom
"Post-92 university in Bristol with three campuses"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#721 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months (3 years PhD)
About University of the West of England
The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is a public university in Bristol, in the south west of England. Its roots go back to the Merchant Venturers' Navigation School of 1595; it became Bristol Polytechnic in 1970 and gained university status in 1992 as a post-92 university. Teaching takes place at three Bristol campuses: Frenchay (the largest), City Campus with the Bower Ashton studios for creative subjects, and Glenside for health and nursing. Academic work is organised into three colleges: Arts, Technology and Environment; Business and Law; and Health, Science and Society. It had about 36,400 students in 2024/25 (25,070 undergraduates and 11,310 postgraduates), and QS counts about 6,800 international students. UWE Bristol holds TEF 2023 Gold for student experience, and in REF 2021 84% of its research impact was rated world leading or internationally excellent. It is known for professionally focused courses with placements in areas such as engineering, computing, architecture, law, nursing and allied health, and creative media. It is a member of University Alliance and was the first university to gain the University Mental Health Charter Award with Merit. In the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 it is the highest-ranked modern university in the South West.
Rankings & Recognition
#721
Ranked 721-730 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (761-770 in QS 2027) and 651-700 in the THE World University Rankings 2027; TEF 2023 Gold for student experience.
Accreditations & Memberships
University Alliance
Universities UK
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
AMBA (Bristol Business School)
European University Association (EUA)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of the West of England's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1992 (Bristol Polytechnic 1970)
University Status
29,236 (QS)
Total Students
6,796 (QS)
International Students
Frenchay, City, Glenside
Campuses
Gold (student experience)
TEF 2023
B80
UCAS Code
Popular Programs
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Data Science
Civil Engineering
International Business Management
Nursing and Allied Health
Architecture
Law
Application Details
UG Route
UCAS (code B80) or agent
PG Route
Direct online application
Sept 2026 Deadline (intl)
3 August 2026
Deposit Deadline
7 August 2026
Last CAS Issue Date
17 August 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic (UG / PG)
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6.0 (5.5 each) / 6.5 (5.5 each) |
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PTE Academic (UG / PG)
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59 (59 each) / 62 (59 each) |
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Duolingo (UG / PG)
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105 (100 each) / 120 (105 each) |
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Cambridge C1/C2 (UG / PG)
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169 / 176 (162 each) |
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LanguageCert Academic (UG / PG)
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65 / 70 |
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TOEFL iBT new scale (UG / PG)
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4.0 (3.5 each) / 4.5 (4.0 each) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (CAS) + IHS
Post-Study Work
18 months from 2027 (3 yrs PhD)
Green Card Pathway
Skilled Worker route
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
GBP 2,500-3,500 (PG Success)
Career Outcomes
92%
Placement Ratio
18 months (3 years PhD)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 2,285
Faculty (QS) — 1,546
International Staff (QS) — 26%
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Notable Alumni
Bear Grylls (adventurer and TV presenter)
Russell Howard (comedian)
Richard Long (sculptor)
Pete Reed (Olympic rower)
Kate Malone (studio potter)
Campus & Location
Frenchay Campus on Coldharbour Lane (BS16 1QY) in north Bristol is the main campus, with most courses, the Students' Union, the Centre for Sport and the Student Village. City Campus includes the Bower Ashton studios for art, design and media, and Glenside Campus in Fishponds hosts most health, nursing and midwifery teaching.
Campus Details
3
Bristol campuses
GBP
300m invested in facilities
Campus Forecast
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: Frenchay Student Village (2
000+ rooms)
Wallscourt Park GBP 144-280/week
Purdown View GBP 210-301/week
Kingfisher Court
Marketgate (city centre)
Glenside
42-week contracts
Dining
Dining: The Atrium
The Grill
OneZone with Starbucks
Costa
Subway
Greggs
Del Vecchio's Pizza
Plaza street food traders
Morrisons Daily
Health & Wellness
Health: University Health Centre (Frenchay GP)
Wellbeing Service
University Mental Health Charter Award with Merit
Activities & Clubs
Activities: The Students' Union at UWE
160 societies and sports clubs
Team UWE Bristol (40+ clubs)
MOVE fitness
Centre for Music (2
000+ students)
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students (QS)
29,236
International Students
6,796
Undergraduate
80.9%
Postgraduate
19.1%
Students 2024/25 (headcount)
36,380
Cost Deep-Dive
UG Computer Science (intl)
GBP 17,500 / year (2027/28)
MSc Data Science / Cyber (intl)
GBP 18,000 (2027/28)
MSc Intl Business Mgmt (intl)
GBP 17,000 (2026/27)
Pre-CAS payment (Pakistan)
GBP 8,500
PG payment by enrolment
GBP 8,500 minimum
Halls advance rent
GBP 400
Intakes & Deadlines
Most courses start in September, and many postgraduate courses also start in January. For September 2026 entry, CAS issuing began in early May, applications for courses with interviews closed on 29 June and the general international deadline was 3 August 2026. The deposit deadline was 7 August, bank statements (non-low-risk countries) were due by 14 August and the last CAS was issued on 17 August. Induction (Starting Block) began on 14 September and the latest arrival date was 28 September 2026.
Scholarships at University of the West of England
5 scholarships available
Master's
GBP 2,500 or 3,500
UWE Bristol Postgraduate Success Scholarship
Master's
50% of tuition
College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship
Master's
GBP 5,000
CATE Dean's International Scholarship (MA)
Master's
Full award
Chevening Scholarships
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
UCAS tariff about 112 points (e.g. BBC) + GCSE Eng/Maths C/4; IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each)
Postgraduate
Honours degree, normally 2:2 or above; IELTS 6.5 (5.5 each)
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (UG / PG)
6.0 (5.5 each) / 6.5 (5.5 each)PTE Academic (UG / PG)
59 (59 each) / 62 (59 each)Duolingo (UG / PG)
105 (100 each) / 120 (105 each)Cambridge C1/C2 (UG / PG)
169 / 176 (162 each)LanguageCert Academic (UG / PG)
TOEFL iBT new scale (UG / PG)
4.0 (3.5 each) / 4.5 (4.0 each)Required Documents
Passport
UCAS personal statement and reference (UG)
Personal statement (most PG courses)
Degree certificate and transcripts (PG)
English test result (e.g. IELTS Academic)
Portfolio for art, design and architecture courses
Bank statements (non-low-risk countries)
Declaration of previous visa refusals
Parental consent form (under 18)
ATAS certificate (some science/engineering PG)
TB test certificate (listed countries)
Application Process
1
Apply
Undergraduates apply through UCAS (institution code B80) or a UWE Bristol agent; postgraduates use the "apply now" form on the course page.
2
Meet the deadline
For September 2026 entry international applications closed on 3 August, or 29 June for courses that require an interview.
3
Accept and pay deposit
Firmly accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter through the Welcome portal by 7 August; applicants from Pakistan and Sylhet must pay GBP 8,500 first.
4
Credibility checks and CAS
Upload bank statements if required, complete any pre-CAS credibility interview by 12 August and receive the CAS (issued from early May until 17 August).
5
Student visa
Apply for the Student visa with the CAS, pay the Immigration Health Surcharge and book a 42-week hall with a GBP 400 advance rent payment.
6
Enrol and arrive
Enrol online via MyUWE, join Starting Block from 14 September and arrive by 28 September; postgraduates must pay at least GBP 8,500 by enrolment.
Campus & Location
Frenchay Campus on Coldharbour Lane (BS16 1QY) in north Bristol is the main campus, with most courses, the Students' Union, the Centre for Sport and the Student Village. City Campus includes the Bower Ashton studios for art, design and media, and Glenside Campus in Fishponds hosts most health, nursing and midwifery teaching.
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