University of Bristol
Bristol | South West England
Ucas code: B78
Source:University of Bristol Union
How students describe this university
Creative
62%
MEDPolitical
74%
HIGHSporty
69%
MEDVaried union activities
68%
MEDDiverse local nightlife
84%
HIGHNumber of students
24,852students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
74%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
7%of students are part-time
Male / Female
45%of students are male
Young / Mature
7%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
24%of students here are from outside the UK
What students say about this university

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Support
Relying on parents
2018, 1st year, Pre Clinical Medicine
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Course
My course is excellent. It regularly receives 100% satisfaction on NUS surveys. The content is at times dense, however I...
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2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
Course
My course is excellent. It regularly receives 100% satisfaction on NUS surveys. The content is at times dense, however I believe that only makes it more worth the 9 grand annual tuition fee. The lectures are all available and supportive. There are regular drop in sessions and opportunities for feedback after each topic in almost all modules. As a smaller course, it means every cohort is a close knit group and means I am part of a fantastic student community that spans all years of study. There is also a committee for the course that organises fun events like pub quizzes and formals. I definitely would recommend my course to anyone interested in engineering as a career.
2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
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Accomodation
Housing is very expensive here, definitely consider whether you are prepared to pay £6000 a year for housing. In terms of...
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2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
Accomodation
Housing is very expensive here, definitely consider whether you are prepared to pay £6000 a year for housing. In terms of facilities, there's plenty of places to eat out and many clubs that cater to all tastes in music. Transport is great too, with many buses and notably active cycling scene. I would like to live closer to campus than I am now, however it can be hard to find reasonably priced, well connected and comfortable accommodation all at once with tough competition even if you're not a student.
2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
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Support
Did not seek help as the problem is not unique to me and my financial problems are not to severe.
2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
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Scholarship
Scholarship from the course as I performed well in the assessment. Bursaries available for those in need.
2018, 2nd year, Engineering Design
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Accomodation
Redland, a popular student area, but neighbours are also families. Quite far from amenities and a 25 minute walk from uni....
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2018, 2nd year, Integrated Engineering
Accomodation
Redland, a popular student area, but neighbours are also families. Quite far from amenities and a 25 minute walk from uni. Chose as less expensive. Would not live there again as too far from amenities and personally do not like the house.
2018, 2nd year, Integrated Engineering
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University of Bristol
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University images
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Inside one of the campus buildings
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Students relaxing outside
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Students rowing
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Victoria Rooms
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Students in a lecture
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Willis Hall accommodation
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Studying in the library
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Orchestra
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Student union bar
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Park Street, Bristol
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