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University of Bristol

Bristol | South West England

Diverse local nightlife Political City Campus

Ucas code: B78

How students describe this university

Source: Which? student survey
We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Creative

63%

MED

Political

72%

HIGH

Sporty

70%

MED

Varied union activities

67%

MED

Diverse local nightlife

82%

HIGH

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
Average graduate salary £25k HIGH
% of graduates in work or further study 94% LOW
Student satisfaction score 76% MED

Number of students

24,852

students 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

Dialog 559 comments (151 students)

    • 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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Complete University Guide rank
15
Out of 129
Guardian University Guide rank
20
Out of 121
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide rankings
19
Out of 129
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