NCUK University Partner
University of the West of England – UWE Bristol
The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is a modern university that pushes students to develop the skills and knowledge they need for their future careers. It enrols more than 36,000 students from over 160 countries across three campuses (each a short bus ride from the others and each offering something distinct) and more than 600 courses.
UWE Bristol has a strong reputation for graduate employability and industry partnerships, backed by more than 20,000 employer partners who feed directly into course design, placements, internships and live projects, and a GradLink global network of more than 1,000 employers. Bristol itself is an independent, creative and multicultural city of more than 463,000 people from 187 countries speaking 91 languages and practising 45 religions, reachable on foot, by bike, bus or boat, with rail links to London in about 90 minutes and Bath in about 15 minutes, plus its own airport.
91%
Graduates in employment or further study after 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023)
7th
South West England (Guardian University League Tables 2027)
£300M
Invested in facilities over the last five years
160+
Students’ Union clubs and societies
Careers support
The Careers Service offers mentoring and CV help, and students can take part in placements, live projects, simulations, field trips and insight sessions, supported by the GradLink global network of more than 1,000 employers.
Student support
International students get academic and personal support, including access to UWE's health and wellbeing services.
Accommodation
Campus, city centre and private accommodation options are available, and students who apply before the university’s deadline are guaranteed first-year accommodation.
Facilities
Facilities include financial trading rooms, multimedia studios, nursing simulation suites, extensive libraries, virtual learning tools, robotics labs, a Health Centre and a Centre for Sport.
City life
Bristol is an independent, creative, multicultural city of more than 463,000 people from 187 countries, speaking 91 languages and practising 45 religions, with easy travel by foot, bike, bus or boat, and rail links to London (about 90 minutes) and Bath (about 15 minutes).
Sports and clubs
More than 160 Students' Union clubs and societies are available, alongside a Centre for Music, a Centre for Sport, and volunteering opportunities.
Sustainability
UWE Bristol states a commitment to sustainability, including student volunteering opportunities.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to University of the West of England – UWE Bristol, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.