UWE Bristol

💼 89% of UWE Bristol graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, according to the Graduate Outcomes survey (2021/22).

🌿 UWE Bristol is ranked 42nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 for its environmental and social impact.

🏆 UWE Bristol is ranked in the 601-800 band globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

👥 UWE Bristol supports a diverse community of over 30,000 students across its campuses and partner institutions.

📍 Bristol is consistently named a top place to live and work in the UK, providing students access to a city with one of the fastest-growing economies.

🎓 UWE Bristol offers over 600 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels across its four faculties.

Some of the rankings of UWE Bristol include:

#761-770 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027)

#601-800 in the world (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2026)

#39 in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2026)

Post-study work permit options at UWE Bristol in the United Kingdom depend on your qualification level: All graduates can work for 18 months after graduation.; PhD graduates can work for 3.0 years after graduation.

Note: If you are a doctor or nurse, or you work in health or adult social care, you may be eligible for the Health and Care Worker visa (lower cost and does not require IHS)

International students at UWE Bristol can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and can work up to 40 hours per week during breaks in the United Kingdom. This applies to full-time degree-level students on a Student visa; your exact work rights depend on your visa conditions.

UWE Bristol is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Yes, UWE Bristol offers various work-integrated learning opportunities including internships, industry placements, and/or cooperative education programs. These are typically integrated into specific programs and help students gain practical experience in their field of study.

UWE Bristol offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• Academic Skills Advice: one-to-one appointments, workshops, and online resources to develop study, writing, and research skills

• UWE Bristol Careers: personalised career coaching, internship opportunities, and employability workshops

• Global Student Support: specialist advice on visas, immigration, and settling into life in the UK

• Wellbeing Service: free, confidential counselling, mental health advice, and emotional support

• Disability Service: support, advice, and reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or specific learning difficulties

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at UWE Bristol for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

The employment rate at UWE Bristol is 90% within 6 to 12 months after graduation.