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The University of Bristol is a red brick Russell Group research university in Bristol, England. It received its royal charter in 1909, although it can trace its roots to a Merchant Venturers' school founded in 1595 and University College, Bristol, which had been in existence since 1876.
Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK, ranked 54th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Bristol is at the cutting edge of global research. We have made innovations in areas ranging from cot death prevention to nanotechnology.
The University is right at the heart of the city of Bristol, with its vibrant harbourside, fantastic music scene, green spaces and buzzing centre. Information for Current students
University of Bristol is ranked #96 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
The University of Bristol is a research-intensive institution founded in 1876. Offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, Bristol has a reputation for academic excellence with a welcoming, diverse and supportive environment.
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As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, we are one of the UK’s leading universities, and are ranked 5 th in the UK for research (THE analysis of the Research Excellence Framework 2021) and 55 th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024).