Want to go to university in Bristol?

Applying to uni in Bristol? You'll have the choice between the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England, and the University of Law also has a campus in the city. Bristol is a popular student choice as it offers students access to a lot of arts and culture. The city has a range of live music venues, museums and art galleries, and is also only around an hour and a half from London by train. To learn more about what Bristol has to offer, read our student guides to the city below and find out why you should study in Bristol and what the top student things to do are.
Read our articles about studying in Bristol

Thinking of studying in Bristol? Here are 14 reasons why you should...
12 Jul 2026

Bristol is one of those cities that you can’t really describe to someone. It’s more about the feel of the place as you walk around – most of the time, you’ll just end up saying “you’ve got to experience it for yourself!” But nevertheless, we’ve attempted to summarise it here with this list of the top 10 things to do in Bristol...
08 Jul 2026

Bristol is known for having vibrant nightlife and loads of culture. But what’s it like to live here as a student? We break it down in our guide to the city.
16 Jun 2026

If you're going to uni in Bristol, you'll need to know what you'll be spending on living costs during your studies. We've got the lowdown right here for you.
12 May 2026
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