University of Bristol

"I regularly feel like I fit in due to the city's vibrant and friendly nature. I am confident I made the right decision. Who else offers a chance to ride the hot air balloon almost every weekend? I would not want to be anywhere else."

The new £15 million research and teaching facility will open in autumn 2017 and house state-of-the-art equipment including an aeronautical jet turbine engine and a new Electrical Engineering Teaching Laboratory.

More talented international students will be able to realise their dream of studying at a prestigious UK institution thanks to the generosity of Bristol alumni who have contributed £100k to the University’s scholarship fund, Think Big.

"I chose University of Bristol when I applied for the Chevening Scholarship because of its reputation. Since UoB is one of the top universities in the UK (and in the world), I am proud to study here. I believe that all the knowledge and experience I'll acquire during my studies will enhance my future career."

"My personal tutor, Dr Paul Youdell was exceptional. His unwavering support and understanding made it possible for me to achieve a distinction in my programme. Also, I enjoyed connecting and sharing cultural experiences with my fellow classmates from countries such as China, South Korea, Brazil, Norway, Egypt, and many others."

"I chose the University of Bristol because it has a very prestigious programme of Public Policy. Also, the UoB is part of the Russell Group. This demonstrates that the UoB has a high interest in research, which so far has sharpened my research skills."

"Cellular and Molecular Medicine is a brilliant programme for anyone with a passion for biomedical science and research. I mostly love it because the syllabus is giving me the opportunity to learn about the very nature of cells and organisms."

"The programme was very interesting as it gave me an oversight of the vet profession. On one hand side, we had the opportunity to observe vets working in both large and small animal hospitals, to visit farms and stables so as to get the experience of working with farm animals, as well as visit the abattoir where we experienced the less pretty side of the profession."

"Coming from a metropolitan city without any large farms, I wanted to have the opportunity to work with farm animals and gain practical skills. I also wanted to get a feel for what the University of Bristol is like, and to see the Langford campus. I really liked how we were given very varied experiences, from milking cows to visiting the abattoir."

"I like my course because it is quite flexible and diverse. It is not focused on just one subject but encompasses a great variety of areas that are of my interest. This course is perfect for me because it's directly related to what I want to pursue in the future."

"Psychology is a very interesting course. Lecturers give you the necessary tools to investigate more on the subject with recommended readings and colloquiums. Furthermore, University of Bristol gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand the elaboration of a psychological experiment with its Apprenticeship Scheme."

"The range of languages available to study here is extensive, from Portuguese to Czech and everything in between. I decided to come to Bristol to study French and Russian mainly because of the incredible facilities available – including a media centre and cinema where you can watch foreign language films with your friends."

"I wanted a law degree that will allow me to incorporate my undergraduate degree with my postgraduate one. Not only was I attracted to the university because of the prestigious reputation of its Law School, but also because of the conversion course it offers, which opens up a wide range of careers through its programme structure."

"I regard this university to be one of the most prestigious in the UK, in terms of research, academic quality and the bonus is that it’s based in the city of Bristol. The city is very safe and beautiful and not as hectic as London. It is also highly accessible, and most of the stuff that I need are always within walking distance."

"What I love about my course is the people I got the chance to meet and the fact that by learning these languages I discover new worlds, new cultures and new people, while having the opportunity to spend my third year abroad is what fascinates me the most."

"I initially chose to study biology here because the course covered a broad range of topics – especially useful since I didn’t know what fields interested me the most. Our lecturers are all interesting and sometimes even lecture us on some of the cutting edge research they are undertaking in their field."

"I definitely enjoy my course. The year group size is quite small, which enables you to really get to know everyone on the course. I decided to study Dentistry at Bristol because it is voted in the top 5 for excellence in research and the dental school has great facilities, which really benefits my learning."

"I went to the open day on 2015 and that was my first time been to Bristol. I remembered at that time my English is not as good as now but everyone that I met on the campus was so friendly and patient to listen to my questions. And this was one of the main reasons why I chose to study here."

"If you want to experience a vibrant student life like no other, in a city bursting with culture, fantastic people, and amazing architecture like no other Bristol is definitely the university for you. I have never felt as welcome to a new place as I did when I arrived at Bristol."

"I chose to study English Literature at Bristol because of the exciting new curriculum which has more space for choosing our own modules and I have found that my tutors are very enthusiastic, knowledgeable about their subject and always ready to offer support or suggest further reading for topics that interest us."

First year University of Bristol students can now apply to spend their summer undertaking an eight week internship in Shenzhen, China. All internships will be in English so Mandarin is not a pre-requisite.