University of the West of England - UWE Bristol

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Uni facts

Bristol, UK

Type

Public
Rank

658
International students

4405
Nationalities

140
Total programs

160
Acceptance rate

28%

Study abroad at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is one of the UK’s most popular universities with over 30,000 students. It’s located in Bristol, England, and it works with local industries to help develop its programs, and provide its students with employment-enhancing opportunities.

UWE Bristol is made up of four main faculties: arts, creative industries and education; business and law; environment and technology; and health and applied sciences. Each faculty offers a wide range of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The main university campus is located four miles outside Bristol city center in Frenchay and is home to the £55 million Bristol Business School. The Glenside Campus in Fishponds, Bristol is home to allied health, nursing and midwifery students. The City Campus is in the center of Bristol and is home to the creative and cultural industries programs.

Why study at UWE?

Employability
Over 94% of UWE Bristol graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation
Quality teaching
The teaching at UWE Bristol has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework
Great location
Bristol was voted the number one place to live in the UK (Sunday Times 2017)

Life as an international student

The University has a diverse international student population, representing students from over 140 countries.

The University’s Global Student Support team are available to help you with any information and advice you might need. They aim to make sure you get all the support you need to get the best from your time at UWE Bristol.

All new international students attend International Student Orientation before the start of your first semester. It’s your chance to meet other students, members of staff, and get to know the University.

The University also encourages students from overseas to get involved with life on campus as much as possible. There are over 180 groups, societies, sports clubs and volunteering activities you can join where you can meet like minded people.

Student life & facilities

Group of students planning a presentation in a living room

Library
- Individual Study Rooms
- Computer labs
- Group Study Rooms
- Quiet Areas
Fitness Centre
- Spin Studio
- Climbing Walls
- Machines
- Free Weights
- Fitness Classes
- Personal Trainers
- Fitness Center Physiotherapist
Praying Rooms
- Workshops
- Chaplaincy
- Language Center
- Group Praying Rooms
IT Support
- Loan Laptops
- Campus Wireless Connectivity
Healthcare & Medical
- Physiotherapy
- Travel Vaccinations
- Campus Pharmacy
- Counselling & Mental Health Services
- Campus Doctor
- Emergency Contraception
Transport
- Campus Bus Service
- Bike Rental
- Car Rental
- Campus parking
Food & Restaurants
- Bars 2
- Restaurants 3
- Cafe’s 9
No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
- No. of Badminton Courts 8
- No. of Squash Courts 2
- No. of Tennis Courts 8
- No. of Basketball Courts 2
- No. of volleyball courts 2
Clubs & Organisations
- No. of Clubs & Organizations 140
Sports Facilities
- Sport facilities 7
- No. of Natural Turf Soccer Pitches 1
Tutoring Support
- Student Tutoring & Support
- Academic Tutoring & Support
- Peer & Buddy Program

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