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The University of Bristol is an excellent place to pursue an MSc. The programme offers a remarkable balance of in-depth knowledge and hands-on practical experience within a relatively short period. While the pace can be challenging, it ultimately makes the learning experience highly rewarding and worthwhile.
University of Bristol Hall Rankings
| Glassworks | #1 |
| Brunel House | #2 |
| Canvas Bristol | #3 |
| Culver House | #4 |
| Study Inn Bristol - Marlborough House | #5 |
| Dean Street Works | #6 |
| St Mary's | #7 |
| College Green | #8 |
| Unite House | #9 |
| iQ Bristol | #10 |
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Ratings and Reviews
The University of Bristol is an excellent place to pursue an MSc. The programme offers a remarkable balance of in-depth knowledge and hands-on practical experience within a relatively short period. While the pace can be challenging, it ultimately makes the learning experience highly rewarding and worthwhile.
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University of Bristol Reputation
The University of Bristol is a university in the city of Bristol, in the South West England county of Gloucestershire. 32,100 students are enrolled at the University of Bristol:
- 22,275 of these students come from the UK
- 1,070 come from EU countries
- And 8,745 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2022/23)
The graduate outcomes for the University of Bristol show that six months after leaving university, 89% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving the University of Bristol is £30 - £33K a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 4th October 2024
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The University of Bristol is an excellent place to pursue an MSc. The programme offers a remarkable balance of in-depth knowledge and hands-on practical experience within a relatively short period. While the pace can be challenging, it ultimately makes the learning experience highly rewarding and worthwhile.
i have not had one bad experience at my university
Value for money , best place to live
Nice staff, dedicated student body and very helpful career service
Very pleased with the overall atmosphere and environment surrounding the uni. Surrounded by lots of like minded people and the city itself is a lovely place.
fantastic facility, but su is a bit of a pain.
Campus facilities look nice, but it is impossible to find a seat around campus during exam period. A lot of people are sat around on the floors. Cafe's around the city center are packed as many resort to studying at cafes due to lack of space at the university. As a result, now many cafes either don't allow laptops or have a max 1 hour time limit for laptop users. Food on campus is abismal. The 24/7 library has got some vending machines. But the wending machines don't offer any substancial snakcs. All that's on offer is so so unhealthy and very pricey too. I currently with with an employer who offers wending machines stacked with healthy alternatives that are twice cheaper than what's on offer at the university. This proves that it is very much possible to not degrade people and allow them to eat healthy, subtancial food even from a vending machine. The university is run so poorly. Nothing really makes much sense. Decisions are made with profit in mind rather than the students.
really great, overall a pretty good experience
Have a diverse range of clubs and societies. Good workshops for career preparation and advice. Student Union can be improved but is generally acceptable.
The accommodation is really awesome and clean, the staff are super friendly,they can help us solve our troubles very quickly and there are also plenty of facilities in the neighborhood like supermarket and gym to take exercise
The location of the dormitory is very convenient. It is easy to buy groceries and find places to eat nearby, which makes daily life much simpler. The dormitory also frequently organizes activities that encourage residents to socialize and build stronger connections with each other. In addition, the regular cleaning services are well maintained, and the overall environment is clean and comfortable to live in.
Good pretty good i liked it. A
Great uni in here not too far from where I’m staying
Really good uni, fun experience.
Uni is great, great experience
Good experience and study place
I love it here. The staff is so nice
The job fair is very small in scale.
Good facilities, gym could be more up to date, but overall nice.
I meet many good friends here so I love here. Also, the professors are very nice and ready to help us. I feel so supported.
Good luck to be a member of my university! I feel happy to be here with different people in different countries!
It's generally not too bad. I'm still worried about whether I can find a suitable job when I go back to China.
I am very pleased with my school in every way. The campus is beautiful and well‑kept, the facilities are convenient, and the learning atmosphere is positive. I truly enjoy studying and living here.
Studying at Bristol has been a wonderful journey. The campus is vibrant and full of energy, with a strong sense of community among students and staff. The Careers team truly cares about our future, providing workshops, one-to-one guidance, and placement opportunities that have been invaluable. The WiFi works seamlessly across libraries, lecture halls, and student spaces, making it easy to stay connected. I’m grateful for the skills and memories I’ve gained here.
I am an undergraduate at the University of Bristol and have really enjoyed my time here so far. I have met so many different people and have an amazing friend group. Although there is a bit of a class divide in the university, most people are lovely and there is a very sociable atmosphere.
very good，environment is good，gym is good
Good and great university and great staffs as well
Nice uni, nice views and proffesors
Everything is good here. Abundant resources for us students. Really appreciate that.
every thing is so good and very comfortable, I love my undergraduate school very much
Great school! Beautiful campus and friendly professors
Overall, I have had a good experience at the university. The campus facilities are convenient and the environment is suitable for both studying and social activities.
Really great experience at uni
Overall all good. 8.5 out of 10
The lecturers are supportive and inspiring, and the facilities are modern and well-equipped. There are always activities and events, so it’s easy to make friends and feel part of the community. I genuinely recommend anyone considering studying here
I love Bristol all the societies are lush. Additionally Stanley works in orchard heights and I love him
Stanley is awesome! Loved when he taught me how to care for old people :)
rlly good!!!! super duper cant wa
Yup, it’s a uni. I guess! It’s nice here, wouldn’t trade it for the world? What more could you want?
Nice safety team hosted a great hot chocolate night. Well done 👍
Im happy with the facilities and the building
The university of bristol is amazing. Highly recommend everyone to come here. Rigorous courses with excellent societies and clubs. The service provided by the Careers Service and SU is brilliant.
i lost my room card，Jamie help me to got a new one
Overall a good place to live for students
I had a great stay. The apartment was very nice—clean, comfortable, and well looked after. A special thanks to Asber Rachel Kevin Edoardo at the front desk: he was always kind, patient, and professional, and responded quickly whenever I needed help. I really appreciated his support. Highly recommended! Also thanks to Jase the Student safety manager. they are great people.
Great libraries and good lecturers
Excellent uni, would recommend to anyone.
I think it is a nice university
amazing staff like Ayyaz monitoring the accommodation
The staff are helpful and useful especially ayyaz he has helped me a lot with most of my problems as well as other people and has a kind heart
Good university sometimes hard to walk around
Overall, my experience at the university has been very positive. The academic environment is supportive, with dedicated faculty members who are knowledgeable and approachable. The campus facilities are well-equipped, and there are plenty of resources available for both academic and personal development. Studying here has been a rewarding experience.
Overall good and great staff..
Overall, the university provides excellent services
The campus facilities and cultural clubs are good. However, the knowledge I acquired as a graduate student in management is too narrow. I think it is necessary to pay more attention to the practical ability to solve business problems.
Great University. Best place.. Best vibes
Best resources provided at university
Good experience overall, tutors are very helpful with anything you need.
Great facilities. Helpful kind staff such as Ayaz.
Great uni, good social life and have the course structure is great!
This year of studying here has not been the easiest for me, but it has quietly become one of the most important. When I first arrived as an international student, I carried many expectations about what university life should look like — academic confidence, clear direction, meaningful friendships, and steady personal growth. Instead, the beginning felt slower and more uncertain than I imagined. There were moments of confusion, anxiety, and silence that are difficult to explain while adapting to a new country and a different way of learning. Over time, something more subtle began to change. I realised that the value of this experience was not only in academic achievement, but in the space the university allowed — space to pause, to reflect, to feel lost without being left behind, and gradually to understand myself with more patient
Pool tourney with the night team was very fun
Excellent student societies and opportunities
I really have been enjoying my uni experience
Great university! Having a splendid time :)
Everything’s alright, what you expect for a university
Stanley is so good and attractive to the students at Orchard, he will make sure he helps you out when you come to the rest even if he is busy
Amazing I love it it’s so good
Stanley is the best receptionist and he’s always very helpful
Overall great campus and experience
Culver house is really an amazing place for students. Whenever we face any problems, management resolves it issue sooner. Culver is best
Clean, comfortable, and well-located—had a smooth stay with helpful staff and good facilities.
The environment in university is nice.
Cool university lots of different campuses
Lovely place and university, lots to do
very good！This school is an amazing place with great vibes, fantastic facilities and wonderful people. It’s truly a perfect spot to learn, grow and make lifelong memories.
Studying at the University of Bristol is rewarding. A top Russell Group uni, it offers rigorous research-led courses and supportive tutors, boosting my critical thinking. The vibrant campus & lovely Bristol city enrich my life, with great career support—truly a perfect place to grow.
It's very great. They are very friendly!
The teachers are all very helpful. The school's humanistic care is in place and the facilities are very new. The teaching level is also very good.
I love it! I love Bristol !Thanks
the service is brilliant and it's very near the city center
I love dean street works so much！ The worksers and atmosphere here is so good！！！
Many gd resto near school as well
Bristol is a great university, and I'm so glad I chose it. The city is brilliant, the nightlife is great, and the university itself is very well-resourced. I've loved my degree here and have felt very supported by staff.
The staff are so incredibly friendly they always make sure that everyone feels safe, that the accommodation is running smoothly, host amazing events and more! Thank you for being such amazing staff :)
I don't regret my choice to study at Bristol, but if I had one piece of advice for myself as a Masters student, I'd tell myself to save a little more money before jumping into it. I find the university has a lot to offer, but it can also be really difficult trying to find your feet if you're not living in student housing, and don't have the time for the social side of university. The Student Union puts on events to try and combat this, which is nice to see, but it's a tough reality working multiple jobs whilst trying to sustain yourself academically. I also wish the self-help services were more accessible!
I feel truly part of Bristol and the university through everything that has been offered to me, the opportunities I said yes to, and the people I have met along the way. I feel extremely lucky to be able to look at where I am in life right now.
A great university in pretty much all aspects. My only criticism is the lack of available study spaces. One can often spend the majority of a free period searching for a place to sit and study instead of actually being able to get on with doing so. Moreover, there is a lack of spaces dedicated specifically to master's students; it appears that more attention is placed on undergraduates and postgraduates, and the in-between gets forgotten.
The University of Bristol is an amazing academic institution that supports all its students and provides incredible education. It also offers a wide range of societies and sports for everyone and is very inclusive.
I wouldn't want to be at any other University! It's set in a fantastic city which retains a community spirit despite its size. The SU is active (although it has made a few controversial decisions and can be pricey), the services are fantastic, and it's a brilliant environment. Budgets vary across departments, which doesn't feel fair considering we all pay the same tuition, but I adore my department. Most staff are brilliant, and the eduroam WiFi is mostly reliable. It's also a very supportive university (comparatively) for minorities and oppressed groups. The main issues are with the accommodation, cost of living, and the hills. Most of the halls of residence are expensive enough, but the housing market for 2nd year and beyond is a nightmare. The max maintenance loan will barely cover rent, and getting somewhere is competitive. Most of Bristol is on one of many steep hills, which most will get used to, but are inaccessible for those with mobility issues.
The University of Bristol is known for its rigorous academic standards, intensive course schedule, and excellent faculty.
The overall experience is very good.
Nice city but the university is quite neglectful to the students and doesn’t provide much support.
The University of Bristol is a very academically excellent university! Looking forward to your participation.
I'm loving it!! It's soo great and teachers are soo good.
The internet in libraries tends to not be that great, overall campus facilities are amazing and so are the clubs and societies.
Great experience as a postgraduate student- lots of events, societies, and career support. The teaching and staff are a real standout, first rate lectures and staff provided amazing support and feedback and are always contactable. University buildings are safe and clean, and wifi services always work. The SU always has something on, which is nice on a busy lecture day to see a vintage sale or an activity!
i love the uob campus, very pretty
Overall, my experience here so far has been very positive. There are plenty of societies to join with a huge range of choices depending on what your interest are. There's a vast selection of libraries to utilise for studying or to grab some food from in between classes.
Really love Bristol so far. The eduroam wifi isn't always perfect but in general it works well