About Bristol UWE

The University of the West of England, Bristol (Bristol UWE) is one of Britain's most popular universities with more than 26,000 students and a 1,000-strong academic staff. In our substantial student community you will meet people from a wide variety of backgrounds- a great recipe for a lively intellectual and social mix.

The University's history goes back as far as 1595, representing a long and well established tradition of first class professional education and training. We are justifiably proud of providing our students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their chosen career. Close links with industry and the professions ensure that our courses are relevant and innovative as well as providing the foundation for our knowledge transfer activities.

The University has four campuses in and around the city of Bristol encompassing 9 faculties and teaching some 600 degree programmes across a wide range of disciplines. In addition, we also have an Associate Faculty in Gloucestershire and regional centres in Bath, Gloucestershire and Swindon. Each enjoys a varied social life of its own, but students are welcome to use the facilities of all campuses.

A full range of services and facilities is available to support staff and students at the University.

Welcome to Bristol UWE
We warmly welcome applications from international students, and have some 1,300 students from more than 90 countries currently studying at the University.

UWE is proud of its positive reputation among international students, and provides a number of specialist services to ensure that their stay in the UK is a happy and fulfilling experience. You will find a lively international community at UWE.

Advisers are available throughout your stay to help with immigration, financial problems and other welfare matters. Some Faculties also have international student tutors who can provide assistance. A welcome event is arranged at the start of the academic year and Faculties organise a number of induction activities for their own students.