The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a modern and dynamic University welcoming students from 140 countries. With approximately 30,000 students and 3,200 staff, it is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. Based in Bristol, the largest city in the south west of England, and only 90 minutes from London, Bristol is home to a variety of cultures and renowned for its festivals including, the International Balloon Fiesta, the International Kite Festival and Bristol Harbour Festival.
International students can either study for UWE Bristol awarded degrees at one of the campuses in Bristol, UK or with our global study partnerships located across the world. Equipped with exceptional facilities, reputable practice-based teaching, and valuable employer connections, UWE has everything to develop students academically and professionally. UWE has a high percentage of graduates in work or further study six months after graduating and in 2015 was the winner of the Times Higher Education award for Outstanding International Student Strategy due to its creation and ongoing development of GradLink, a specialist online careers service for international students studying in the UK. To find out more about the programmes we offer international students please visit http://www.uweinternational.co.uk/programmes
Our academic staff are scholars, experts and leaders in their field, with connections in industry, practice and the professions.
Their research specialisms represent a broad range of subjects and topics. They frequently attend events, advise on projects and provide media commentary. They also achieve national recognition for their excellence in teaching. To find out more, please visit our website.
UWE has a range of accommodation options available to students. We recommend that you check the course entry to find out which campus the programme is taught at and come along to an Open Day to look at all the accommodation options. Learn more.
The majority of UWE students, particularly those in their second year of study or beyond, postgraduate students and those with families, opt to live in private accommodation. Student Lettings at UWE have a comprehensive list of private properties for students to peruse. Find out more.
UWE offers programmes at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Details of all programmes, entry requirements, fees and structure can be found online at www.uwe.ac.uk/courses.
Our award-winning careers service helps you develop your employment potential through career coaching, a vacancy service for internships, placements, jobs, global opportunities, volunteering and community activity plus support for entrepreneurial activity, and access to employer events. Learn more.
The Centre for Sport on Frenchay Campus is the central hub of sport and fitness activity at UWE. Our £5.5m state-of-the-art complex provides fantastic facilities, services, activities and classes for students, staff and the wider community to enjoy. To find out more, please visit .
At UWE you can study and collaborate with classmates in modern study spaces and learning zones. There are plenty of open access spaces and areas you can book for group study sessions. There are open-access and bookable PCs at all UWE campuses as well as loanable laptops.
UWE is home to a diverse range of student faith and cultural networks. Our Faith and Spirituality Team can offer advice about faith groups in your local community. To find out more, please visit our site.
UWE has a dedicated team to help international students make the most of their time at UWE. For further information, please visit ourour international student support pages and our Health and Wellbeing service.
Our teaching staff and careers teams have connections with employers, professional bodies and specialists across industry, practice and the professions. We work with these and employer partners to make sure that our students get all the work opportunities, advice and inspiration they need.
UWE Bristol students have the opportunity to gain international experience by studying abroad as part of, or alongside their studies. UWE also welcomes international students to study on our programmes as part of an overseas degree. For more information, please visit our site.
Come and see UWE Bristol for yourself at an Open Day - sample campus life, explore the city and discover more about our programmes. Full list of dates. If you are not able to attend one of our Open Days, you can take a self-guided tour around our campuses at any time, please visit our tour page.