Rankings of University of Bristol

The University of Bristol is a traditional red brick research university located in Bristol, England. This university does not have a campus that it designates as its main campus, but instead has a group of buildings in the city centre which is referred to as the “University precinct”. With six different faculties and 29 distinct schools, there is sure to be something of interest for almost any student at Bristol.

Latest ranking updates for University of Bristol
  • July 2024: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with University of Bristol in position 119.
  • July 2024: Publication of CWTS Leiden Ranking. Ranking position #204.
  • June 2024: Us News announced latest results of US News: Best Global Universities with University of Bristol in position 96.
  • June 2024: University of Bristol ranks 141 in the latest Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector from Nature Index.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #10 
    • #112 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #8 
    • #8 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #12 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #15 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #11 
    • #11 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #101 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #11 
    • #12 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #14 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #101 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #38 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #59 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #162 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #31 
    Aerospace Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #41 
    Aerospace Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #201 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #262 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #108 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #201 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #230 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #96 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #234 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #227 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #101 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #351 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #151 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #214 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #275 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #13 
    • #15 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #34 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #71 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    German
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #6 
    Italian
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #7 
    • #8 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #13 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #15 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #61 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #89 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #6 
    • #10 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #18 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #85 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #101 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #178 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #1 
    • #3 
    Dentistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Dentistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Dentistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #185 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #10 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #11 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #68 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #7 
    • #10 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #8 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #14 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #17 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #78 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #227 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #10 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #12 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #37 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #30 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #101 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #149 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #8 
    • #10 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    Anthropology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #66 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #101 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #11 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #23 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #41 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #101 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #172 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #18 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #26 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #47 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #12 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #14 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #20 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #35 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #51 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #14 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #17 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #24 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #60 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #71 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #82 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #53 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #101 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #8 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #9 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #10 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #28 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #44 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #51 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #63 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #6 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Bristol

Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Education
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2 
Engineering
German The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#3 
Languages & Literature
Dentistry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3 
Medicine & Health
Theology & Religious Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Social Studies & Humanities
Chemistry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Natural Sciences
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Arts Visual & Performing
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Law
Mathematics The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#10 
Mathematics
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#11 
Business

Student Ratings for University of Bristol

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.4 (based on 3078 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.4 (based on 682 student ratings)

“Amazing university, but be warned that you have to work very hard! I studied for a year here and I learned a wealth of new ideas and made friends that I expect to keep for life. I found the vast majority of students and lecturers to be kind and approachable. This is important especially in the case of the lecturers because we all have questions from time to time.”

“Some of the facilities are not as new and up to date as one would hope for, the computers provided are usually slow and there aren’t really a lot of study spaces where you can really work in solitude.”

About University of Bristol

PROS

  • Learners are quick to praise the large number of academic and sports facilities that the University of Bristol offers its students.
  • The social aspect is highlighted by students as one of the university’s strong points, with more than 330 societies and sports clubs throughout the university precinct.
  • Frequently ranked in the global top 100 according to most major university ranking organisations, such as QS World University Rankings, and Times Higher Education.

CONS

  • A recurring complaint is that there could be more study areas, because currently most students have to go to their campus residence to study.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1595
Telephone:
+44 117 928 9000
Address:
Tyndall Avenue
BS8 1TH, Bristol
England UK
Website:
https://www.bristol.ac.uk
Social:
Nobel prize laureates:
Cecil Powell (University of Bristol, 1950)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
  • Bristol student life
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  • Graduating with a Bristol maths degree

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Bristol for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 301 students of University of Bristol participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Bristol in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 77.7

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Bristol

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
22265
postgraduates:
6860
Total:
29125
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
2715
Biosciences:
2110
Law:
1805
Medicine (Non-Specific):
1705
Mechanical Engineering:
1630
Mathematical Sciences:
1570
Economics:
1490
English Studies:
1215
Computing:
1190
Veterinary Sciences:
1170
Languages and Area Studies :
1130
Social Policy:
935
Psychology:
915
History:
890
Politics:
870
Education and Teaching:
850
Physics and Astronomy:
850
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
770
Chemistry:
735
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
695
Performing Arts:
650
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
650
Dentistry:
460
Civil Engineering:
450
Philosophy:
415
Sociology:
395
Classics:
260
Anthropology:
255
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
225
Theology and Religious Studies:
125
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
3650
Malaysia:
345
India:
345
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
290
Singapore:
200
United States:
160
United Arab Emirates:
95
Thailand:
95
Korea (South):
85
Saudi Arabia:
85
Nigeria:
70
Taiwan:
70
Switzerland:
60
Turkey:
55
Kenya:
55
Canada:
50
Russia:
45
Indonesia:
40
South Africa:
40
Mexico:
40
Jordan:
40
Pakistan:
35
Japan:
35
Kuwait:
35
Mauritius:
30
Egypt:
30
Kazakhstan:
30
Vietnam:
25
Norway:
25
Oman:
25
Trinidad and Tobago:
20
Sri Lanka:
20
Iran:
20
Brazil:
20
Chile:
20
Qatar:
15
Peru:
15
Bangladesh:
15
Ghana:
15
Bermuda:
10
Colombia:
10
Lebanon:
10
Ukraine:
10
Libya:
10
Bahrain:
10
New Zealand:
10
Australia:
10
Brunei:
10
Maldives:
10
Panama:
5
Honduras:
5
Dominican Republic:
5
Syria:
5
Costa Rica:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Barbados:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Zambia:
5
Georgia:
5
North Macedonia:
5
Algeria:
5
Botswana:
5
Morocco:
5
Sierra Leone:
5
Sudan:
5
Uganda:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Cambodia:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Nepal:
5
Philippines:
5
Iraq:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of Bristol

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