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                                                                                                                                        CONTENTS                    1

 Welcome to Bristol                                            Contents

 Bristol is the 8th largest city                               Introducing the University of Bristol    2   Autumn semester

 in the UK*, located in the                                    Study Abroad programmes
                                                               Subject options
                                                                                                        4
                                                                                                        5
                                                                                                            September 2021 – January 2022

 South West of England just                                    Create your programme                    6   Spring semester
 90 minutes from London.                                       Your second home                         8   January – June 2022
                                                               City life                               10
                                                               Student life                            12   Full academic year
                                                               Accommodation                           14   September 2021 – June 2022
                                                               Fees and funding                        16   The dates above are indicative term dates and the exact
                                                               How to apply                            18   dates will be released on our website: bristol.ac.uk/dates.
                                                               Summer schools                          20
                                                               Contact us                              21

                                                 Netherlands
                                        Oxford

*when defined by Primary Urban Area,
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            INTRODUCTION
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                                                           INTRODUCTION                3

Introducing the
University of Bristol                    Founded
The University of Bristol is one of
the most popular and successful          in 1876
universities in the UK, with a

                                         Top 10 in
diverse community of nearly
25,000 talented students.

                                         the UK
Here, you’ll experience outstanding            *
teaching shaped by our cutting-edge
research and learn from academics
at the forefront of their fields.
Living and studying at the heart
of Bristol, one of Europe’s most         58th in
                                         the world
exciting, creative cities, you’ll find            *
a world of opportunities right
outside the lecture theatre.

                                         5th in the
                                         UK for
                                         research                                 †

                                         *QS World University Rankings 2021
                                         †
                                             THE analysis of REF 2014

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              STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMMES
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Study Abroad programmes                                                                                               Subject options

Bristol offers a highly flexible Study Abroad Standard                                                                At Bristol you will choose units from across          Arts                                  Engineering
                                                                                                                      the University to create a personalised
and personalised Study           September and January start                                                          academic programme.                                    Anthropology and Archaeology          Aerospace Engineering
Abroad experience, with          This is the most common option for native
                                 English speakers or those who already meet our                                       You can take units in your major and minor,            English Language                      Civil Engineering
three different programmes English language requirements. You can take this                                           as well as other subjects that interest you.           Film and TV                           Computer Science**
                                                                                                                      Our six faculties offer a wide variety of subjects,
to suit your English language programme         in the autumn or spring semester, or
                                 for the full academic year. For those who want                                       which can be combined to create a diverse
                                                                                                                                                                             Innovation                            Electrical and Electronic Engineering

ability and a wide range of      to enhance their English language skills, you can                                    and intellectually stimulating programme.              Modern Languages                      Engineering Mathematics
                                 also take English language units alongside your                                                                                             Music                                 Mechanical Engineering
subject choices.                 other subjects.                                                                                                                             Philosophy                            We strongly advise Engineering students to apply for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   a year-long placement as many of our Engineering
English language requirements                                                                                         *Available for full-year students only                 Theatre
                                                                   STABEL (Study Abroad
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   units are taught across the full academic year.
Our three programmes require different levels of                                                                      **Available for Computer Science majors only
English language ability.                                          with English Language)
                                                                   September start
                                                                                                                                                                            Humanities                            Science
PROGRAMME                       IELTS REQUIREMENT*
                                                                   STABEL combines Study Abroad with a                                                                       Classics and Ancient History          Chemistry*
Study Abroad Standard 6.5 overall, minimum
                                                                   pre-sessional English language course starting
                      6.0 in all bands                                                                                                                                       English Literature                    Earth Sciences
                                                                   in June or July. This intensive English language
STABEL (Study Abroad                                               course will prepare you for study in Bristol and                                                          History                               Geographical Sciences
with English Language)                                             lasts for six or ten weeks, depending on your                                                             History of Art                        Mathematics
– With 6-week          6.0 overall, minimum
                                                                   current English language level.                                                                           Religion and Theology                 Physics
   pre-sessional course 5.5 in all bands
STABEL (Study Abroad
with English Language)
– With 10-week         5.5 overall, minimum
   pre-sessional course 5.0 in all bands†

*Please see bristol.ac.uk/international/countries
for further details about alternative accepted English
language qualifications.
                                                                                                                                                                            Social Sciences                       Life Sciences
†
 Please note that for the 10-week STABEL programme,
students will need an academic IELTS for UKVI from an
                                                                                                                                                                             Accounting and Finance                Anatomy
authorised test centre, also known as a SELT, in order to apply.                                                                                                             Economics                             Biochemistry
                                                                                                                                                                             Education                             Biological Sciences
                                                                                                                                                                             Law*                                  Cellular and Molecular Medicine
                                                                                                                                                                             Management                            Neuroscience
                                                                                                                                                                             Policy Studies                        Pharmacology
                                                                                                                                                                             Politics and International Studies    Physiology
                                                                                                                                                                             Sociology                             Psychology

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           CREATE YOUR PROGRAMME
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Create your programme

Make the most of your time                           Credits and course load                                          Example study plans
                                                     You will take 60 Bristol credits per semester,
here by creating a tailored                          which is a full course load. Most units at
                                                                                                                       Environmental science                                 European studies                                         Health sciences/Pre-med                              British history and culture
academic programme that                              Bristol are either 10-credits or 20-credits,
                                                     so you will typically take three to six units
works for you.                                       per semester.
                                                                                                                       UNIT                    DEPARTMENT                    UNIT                       DEPARTMENT                    UNIT                      DEPARTMENT                UNIT                         DEPARTMENT
Customise your experience by selecting units         Science and Engineering subjects tend to
                                                     have more 10-credit units, whereas Arts,                          UNIV10001               School of Geographical        MODL10009                  School of Modern              BIOL20019                 School of Biological      MODL30007                    School of Modern
from across departments, combining different                                                                           Sustainable             Sciences                      Contemporary               Languages                     Brains, Behaviour         Sciences                  Contemporary British         Languages
subjects to suit your interests or immersing         Humanities and Social Sciences tend to have
                                                                                                                       Development                                           European Cinema                                          and Evolution                                       Cinema
yourself in your main subject of study.              20-credit units. Your home university will be
                                                     able to advise you about how the credits                          GEOG16001               School of Geographical        MODL20011                  School of Modern              BIOL20011                 School of Biological      ENGL10042                    Department of English
                                                     transfer back to your degree.                                     World in Crisis?        Sciences                      Gender in Post-Socialist   Languages                     Cell and Developmental    Sciences                  Literature 1150-1550
Study level                                                                                                                                                                  Central and Eastern                                      Biology
Undergraduate degrees in the UK are three-year                                                                         EASC10002               School of Earth Sciences                                                                                                                   ENGL20068                    Department of English
                                                                                                                                                                             Europe
programmes, and as a Study Abroad student            Finding your units                                                Environmental                                                                                                  BIOC20001                 School of Biochemistry    Shakespeare
                                                     The terminology used at Bristol might not                         Geoscience 1                                          CLAS10035                  Department of Classics        Molecular and
you can choose units (classes) from all                                                                                                                                      Historical Survey:         and Ancient History           Cell Biology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HIST30097                    Department of History
three years.                                         exactly match what you are used to at your                        EASC30050               School of Earth Sciences                                                                                                                   Teenage Kicks: Youth
                                                                                                                                                                             Ancient Greece
                                                     home university. Please read the guidance                         Environmental                                                                                                  MOLG22100                 School of Biochemistry    and Subcultures in
For subjects that are new to you or that you         on our website about how to create your                           Radioactivity                                         HIST10043                  Department of History         Recombinant DNA                                     Britain since 1918
haven’t studied in-depth at home, first-year units   programme – we recommend that you try                                                                                   The Early Modern World                                   Technology
                                                                                                                       PHYS30027               School of Physics                                                                                                                          HIST20114                    Department of History
are the most suitable. Second-year units are the     a few different search terms when looking                         Environmental Physics                                 POLI30014                  School of Sociology,          PANM10001                 School of Cellular and    The Making of
most common for students taking their major/         for units in our unit catalogue. You can                                                                                European Foreign Policy    Politics and International    Medical Microbiology      Molecular Medicine        Contemporary Britain
minor abroad, and third year units are suitable                                                                        SOCI20049               School of Sociology,
                                                     sometimes find units that match your                              Environment             Politics and International
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Studies                       and Infectious Diseases                             (1918-2008)
for students in their major subject if they are      requirements in unexpected areas.                                 and Society             Studies                       PHIL20050                  Department of                 PHPH20013                 School of Physiology,     HART20024                    Department of History
close to graduation.                                                                                                                                                         Texts in Modern            Philosophy                    Cellular Physiology       Pharmacology and          Art in Britain               of Art
                                                     Example study plans                                               POLI20018               School of Sociology,
We usually recommend that you take at least                                                                                                                                  European Philosophy 1                                                              Neuroscience
                                                                                                                       The Politics of the     Politics and                                                                                                                               SPOL10017                    School for Policy Studies
50 per cent of your units in your major subject,     Opposite are just a few examples of ways                                                                                                                                         PSYC10014                 School of Psychological
                                                                                                                       Environment             International Studies         THRS10064                  Department of Religion                                                            Segregation and
but please check with your home university           that you can combine subjects from across                                                                               Living Religions West      and Theology                  Science of Happiness      Science                   Inequality in the UK
about any requirements for your degree.              our faculties to suit your academic needs                        Bristol’s environmental research is world-class.
                                                     and interests.*                                                                                                                                                                  PHIL30049                 Department of             POLI20014                    School of Sociology,
                                                                                                                      Our geography research is ranked first in the         Taking our European studies options help                  Philosophy of Science     Philosophy                Modern British               Politics and
                                                     *Sample units are indicative only. Specific class combinations   UK, and earth systems and environmental               you develop the skills to understand, explain                                                                 Government                   International Studies
                                                     cannot be guaranteed.                                            sciences is second (THE analysis of REF 2014).        and negotiate the rich cultural landscapes               Our Faculty of Life Sciences tackles major           and Politics
                                                                                                                      The University’s Cabot Institute is a leading         of European countries. You can access the                challenges in plant, animal and human
                                                                                                                      centre for innovative, interdisciplinary research     excellent facilities in the School of Modern             health, with leading academic staff including        The School of Humanities offers a range of
                                                                                                                      into solutions to environmental challenges.           Languages – including our student cinema suite,          fellows of the Royal Society and members             research clusters including Modern Britain
                                                                                                                                                                            audio recording studio and language lab – and             of the Academy of Medical Sciences.                 Research, The Perspective from the Sea, and
                                                                                                                                                                            enjoy outstanding teaching in our Department             You’ll learn in our cutting-edge facilities          Urban Humanities. Many distinguished British
                                                                                                                                                                            of Religion and Theology, ranked sixth in the UK         such as the Life Sciences Building, opened           alumni have studied arts at Bristol including
                                                                                                                                                                            (Complete University Guide 2021).                        by Sir David Attenborough.                           author David Nicholls, actor Simon Pegg,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and Greg Doran, Artistic Director of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Royal Shakespeare Company.

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            YOUR SECOND HOME
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Your second home                                                                                      Enjoy a stroll through the Georgian
                                                                                                      arcades and picturesque squares
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       University of Bristol Clifton campus

                                                                                                      of Clifton Village. A top spot for                                                                               Our main campus lines the leafy
                                                                                                      café culture, this neighbourhood is                                                                              streets of Clifton and includes
                                                                                                                                                        Cabot Tower sits at the summit of
                                                                                                      home to the world-famous Clifton                                                                                 libraries and study spaces, our
                                                                                                                                                        Brandon Hill. There are great
                                                                                                      Suspension Bridge and is on the                                                                                  newly renovated Indoor Sports
                                                                                                                                                        views from the top overlooking this
                                                                                                      edge of a wide green parkland known                                                                              Centre and the colourful
                                                                                                                                                        green haven, which is just a short
Named one of the UK’s top                              ‘Bristol is a city in                         as The Downs.                                     walk from our main campus.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Royal Fort Gardens.

3 locations for city life,*                             which you learn                                    20 minutes                                       10 minutes

Bristol is a creative, cultural
                                                        not only inside the
capital that will quickly feel
like home.                                               classroom, but
                                                         also out of it.’
At the heart of the city
Our campus is located near the centre of               Sebastián Universidad de
Bristol and offers outstanding facilities, including   Santiago de Chile
nine libraries with dedicated study spaces and
millions of resources.
Our excellent teaching and learning
facilities include:
                                                                                                                                                                                  The impressive Wills Memorial
• the cutting-edge Life Sciences Building which                                                                                                                                  Building at the top of Park Street
   features one of the largest teaching labs in                                                                                                                                   marks the entrance to our campus.
   the UK;                                                                                                                                                                            5 minutes
• Hack Space, a creative area for engineering
  students to experiment, collaborate and test
  new ideas;
• one of the best-equipped studio theatres at                                                                   Bristol’s Harbourside bustles with
  any UK university.                                                                                            lively bars, restaurants, museums and
                                                                                                                attractions, and is a focal point for
Best of both worlds                                                                                             festivals and markets all year round.
A short walk from campus will take you into the                                                                     15 minutes
heart of the city centre. Situated in south-west
England, just 90 minutes from London, Bristol
offers hundreds of years of history to explore. It
is a vibrant, diverse city that’s also packed with
green spaces. The beautiful British countryside
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus
and coast are easy to reach by bus, bike or car.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 We are developing a new world-
*WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019                                                                                                                                                                                              leading campus in the heart of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 the city of Bristol. Dedicated to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 collaboration and discovery, teaching
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and research will focus on digital,
                                                                               Approximate walking
                                                                              	                                                                                                                                                 business and social innovation.
                                                                               times from Tyndall Avenue
                                                                               on the Clifton campus

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            CITY LIFE
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City life
                                               Get a taste of British food culture
                                               from street markets, cosy cafés and
                                               independent restaurants

Experience something different at festivals
celebrating everything from slapstick comedy
to hot air balloons

                                                                                                     In October 2018 the
                                                                                                    University of Bristol’s
                                                                                                    Cabot Institute
                                                                                                   commissioned Bristol
                                                                                                  artist Anna Higgie to
                                                                                                 create a mural about
                                                                                                climate change. The
                                                                                                mural represents the
                                                                                               threats of climate
Relax in one of                                                                               change informed by
our 450 parks and                                                                            the Intergovernmental
green spaces,                                                                               Panel on Climate
proportionally                                                                              Change (IPCC).
more than any
                                                                                           Photo by: We The Curious
other UK city

                                                                                                                              Find more images of
                                                                                                                              student life in our city
                                               Enjoy Bristol’s vibrant music scene, with                                        universityofbristol
                                               diverse venues from converted cargo
                                               ships to world-class concert halls
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            STUDENT LIFE
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Student life                                                                                                                                                          ‘Be open to this
                                                                                                                                                                      wonderful opportunity.
                                                                                                                                                                      This will become one
                                                                                                                                                                       of the most profound
With our outstanding                                      Health and wellbeing                                   Your space on campus                                  growing experiences
facilities, active Students’
                                                          Bristol’s holistic approach to wellbeing will
                                                          support you to realise your full potential. Our
                                                                                                                 There are plenty of places around the University
                                                                                                                 to relax, socialise and get support. The SU           of your life.’
Union and extensive support                               comprehensive network of resources and student         Living Room provides a dedicated space to            Rachael Boston College
                                                          services is ready to support you if and when           relax and meet friends – right at the heart of the
network, at Bristol you can                               you need it.                                           campus. Due for completion soon is our Global
enjoy the best of student life.                           • Our Student Wellbeing and Residential
                                                                                                                 Lounge, a central hub that supports integration
                                                                                                                 of home and international students. When you
                                                            Life teams are friendly and approachable,
Get involved                                                                                                     arrive, our Global Lounge team will help you
                                                            providing you with advice and will coordinate
Every student at the University of Bristol is a                                                                  settle in at the International Welcome Lounge.
                                                            the right support for you.
member of the Students’ Union (SU). Led by                                                                       They also organise regular cultural events and
                                                          • The Student Counselling Service provides             run a Language Café throughout the year.
students, for students, Bristol SU is a vital part          confidential, high-quality, short-term, individual
of our world-class university experience.                   and small-group counselling.                         Global Opportunities team
The SU organises events, represents your views,           • We have a full NHS (National Health Service)         While you are studying at Bristol, the Global
and runs more than 400 clubs and societies                  doctor’s surgery on campus for students who          Opportunities team are your first point of
for different interests and hobbies. You will               live in the local area.                              contact. We are here to support you with any
also be able to join the International Students’                                                                 concerns you have, academic or personal.
                                                          • Other services include our Multifaith
Network, which hosts events, runs campaigns                                                                      We have an open-door policy during office
                                                            Chaplaincy, Disability Services and extensive
and represents international students. Joining                                                                   hours, so you can drop in at any time without
                                                            online resources.
a club is a great way to meet new people while                                                                   making an appointment.
you’re here, and Study Abroad students often
say taking part really helps them settle in and
make friends.

Sports and fitness
Bristol’s first rate sports and fitness facilities will
help you stay on top of your game. More than
70 sports groups cater for every interest, from
cycling to cricket and snow sports to skydiving.
The University is home to a sports centre,
renovated in 2018, swimming pool and outdoor
sports complex complete with strength and
conditioning suite. If you enjoy a little friendly
competition, get a team together and join our
intramural leagues.

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            ACCOMMODATION
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Accommodation

With our wide range of                                   Student Residential Village North
                                                         Our North Village is a campus of
                                                                                                                ‘Living in University
residences, we will help you                             accommodation housing over 2,000 students,               accommodation is a
find the perfect place to live.                          set in 65 acres around two miles from the
                                                         University campus – a 20-minute bus trip or a            great way to interact
                                                                                                                 with people and
Your home away from home                                 pleasant 40-minute walk. A bus pass is included
Study Abroad students starting in September are          in your accommodation fee. The site includes
guaranteed a place in University accommodation,          extensive gardens and space for socialising
                                                         and relaxing. It houses most of our catered
                                                                                                                 provides the perfect
if you apply by the deadline. For students starting
in January, we make every effort to place you in         residences and our second sports complex.                environment to begin
                                                                                                                 friendships.’
a University residence, or help you find private
accommodation.
University-allocated accommodation is either                                                                    Emma University of Western Australia
catered, which includes a meal plan, or self-
                                                         Student Residential Village East
catered with full kitchen facilities. Most bedrooms
                                                         The East Village residences are based in and
are single, but you have the option to share. All
                                                         around Bristol’s city centre. All are within walking   Private accommodation
rooms are furnished, with either an en suite or a
                                                         distance of the University campus, and benefit         If you prefer to live outside of University-
shared bathroom, and every residence provides
                                                         from an endless supply of shops, cafés and             allocated accommodation and rent privately,
free internet and 24-hour security.
                                                         bars. Nearby is Bristol’s vibrant Harbourside,         the Accommodation Office is available to
You’ll be living with a mix of British undergraduates    which hosts many festivals and events and is           help. This is easier for students coming for the
(usually first years), International students and        a popular area for nights out.                         full academic year, as most rental contracts
other Study Abroad students. Accommodation is                                                                   are for a minimum of nine months. Bristol SU
available for student with disabilities, health needs,                                                          provides a specialist letting service for students,
cultural or religious requirements as well as single                                                            and there are many other property providers
sex and alcohol free accommodation options.                                                                     across the city.
Our University accommodation is organised into
                                                                                                                Social life and sports
three villages, shown on the next page.
                                                         Student Residential Village West                       Each University residence has a social
Support in your accommodation                            Our West Village residences are mostly based in        committee run by students, which organises
Our Residential Life Service is your support             and around Clifton – a popular and picturesque         a range of social events, fun activities and
network in University accommodation. Each                suburb of Bristol known for its traditional            sporting leagues. We also offer a programme
Student Residential Village has a Residential            architecture, café culture and green spaces.           of physical activity across campus for all
Life Team, offering 24-hour advice and support,          Clifton offers a mixed selection of busy shopping      students, with regular exercise classes and
7 days a week.                                           and nightlife as well as quiet residential areas.      other sessions right on your doorstep.
                                                         These residences are mostly around 15 minutes’
                                                         walk from campus.

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           FEES AND FUNDING
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees                                                                                              Accommodation                                                Living costs
If you come to Bristol through an exchange         EU students                                            Accommodation fees vary, but the information                 The cost of living in Bristol will vary depending on
partner you may not need to pay tuition fees.      We are not in a position to confirm our tuition        below will give you a good idea of cost.                     your lifestyle. The information below may give you
Students who apply independently or as a           fees for EU nationals applying to begin their                                                                       an idea of what to budget for.
direct-enrol applicant will pay Study Abroad       studies in the 2021/22 academic year, as               TYPICAL ACCOMMODATION FEES
tuition fees. If you’re not sure which one         universities are awaiting the outcome of EU exit       Self-catered                     per week                    EXPENSE                      TYPICAL ANNUAL COST
applies to you, speak to your home university      negotiations between the UK Government and                                                                          Food                         £1,900 for self-catered or
                                                                                                          Shared room                      £91 – £111
for further guidance.                              the EU. However, we are aware that students                                                                                                      private accommodation;
                                                   are starting to consider where they would like to      Single room                      £114 – £161                                              £900 for catered (in addition
2021/22 tuition fees                               study in 2021 and we will provide further advice       En suite room                    £157 – £167                                              to two daily meals included
                                                   at bristol.ac.uk/study/brexit as soon as we                                                                                                      in rent)
Study Abroad programme                                                                                    Catered                          per week
                                                   are able to.                                                                                                        Clothes and toiletries £700
• Full year: £17,800                                                                                      Shared room                      £149
                                                                                                                                                                       Entertainment                £1,500 for sports pass,
• One semester: £8,900                             External funding options                               Single room                      £179 – £185                                              entertainment, additional
                                                   Students from some countries may be eligible           En suite room                    £196 – £205                                              activities and travel costs
STABEL programme                                   for additional funding from their home country.
                                                   For example:                                           Typical accommodation fees based on 2020/21 figures for      You can live well in Bristol for much less than
• 6 weeks: £2,850 + Standard tuition fee                                                                  university allocated accommodation. Figures rounded to the
                                                   • Students from colleges or universities in the                                                                     in London; the cost of living is around 25 per
• 10 weeks: £4,650 + Standard tuition fee                                                                 nearest pound.
                                                     USA or Canada may be eligible to apply for the                                                                    cent cheaper than in the capital.* As Bristol is
Tuition fees will be paid once you arrive, and       BUTEX Scholarship;                                   Accommodation fees include a bus pass,                       a student city, many shops, restaurants and
full-year students can pay in instalments. You                                                            internet, heating and electricity costs. Additional          venues offer a student discount. Typical costs
                                                   • Students from Germany may be eligible to             compulsory costs include insurance and a Junior
should check with your home Study Abroad                                                                                                                               of some common expenses are shown below.
                                                     apply for funding from DAAD towards their            Common Room subscription.
office and/or programme provider regarding the       study abroad costs;                                                                                               For more information about typical living costs,
payment of fees to the University of Bristol or                                                           Private rents vary according to your preferences.            see bristol.ac.uk/living-expenses.
contact us if they are unable to help. Your home   • The University of Bristol is on the Norwegian
                                                                                                          A room in a shared residential property usually
institution may have a special agreement with        Government’s Lånekassen list of approved
                                                                                                          costs between £80 and £110 per week, not                         ITEM                     TYPICAL AVERAGE COST†
us or pay the fees on your behalf.                   overseas institutions that can attract extra loans
                                                                                                          including bills; commercial studio apartments
                                                     for students coming from Norway;                                                                                  1 litre of milk              £0.96
                                                                                                          will be more expensive. You can expect to pay
                                                   • Chilean students may be eligible for funding         around £60-£70 per month for utility bills.                  500g loaf of bread           £1.21
                                                     from the Chilean Ministry of Education through                                                                    1kg of white rice            £1.07
                                                     the English Open Doors programme.                                                                                 1kg of potatoes              £1.31
                                                                                                                                                                       12 eggs                      £1.87
                                                                                                                                                                       Cappuccino in a café         £2.86
                                                                                                                                                                       †
                                                                                                                                                                           numbeo.com, May 2020

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           HOW TO APPLY
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How to apply

Our simple online forms

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make it easy to apply for our
Study Abroad programmes.

                                                                                                            Entry requirements
                                                                                                            Academic requirements                                   If you have an alternative English language
                                                                                                            You should have completed at least one year             qualification, please get in touch with us to find
                                                                                                            of university (two years if you are studying a          out if it is acceptable.
                                                                                                            4-year degree) and have a strong ‘B’ average
                                                                                                            or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. If you are unsure           Visa
                                                                                                            about whether your grades are equivalent to             Students from outside the EU/EEA will require a
                                                                                                            this requirement, please speak to your home             visa to study in the UK. Some students will be
                                                                                                            Study Abroad office or contact Bristol’s Global         required to apply for a visa in advance of travel.
                                                                                                            Opportunities team.                                     This will be confirmed in your acceptance and
                                                                                                                                                                    pre-arrival letter, which you will receive after
                                                                                                            English language requirements                           firmly accepting your offer. If you are applying
                                                                                                            If English is not your first language or the teaching   for the STABEL programmes, please consult
                                                                                                            language at your home university, we will need          our website for further advice about visas.
                                                                                                            proof of your English language proficiency. Please
                                                                                                                                                                    EU/EEA nationals arriving in the UK after
                                                                                                            see page 4 for the IELTS requirements for each of
                                                                                                                                                                    1 January 2021 may be required to apply for
                                                                                                            our Study Abroad programmes.
                                                                                                                                                                    a visa. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/directory/
                                                                                                                                                                    visas/brexit-eu-students for up to date
                                                                                                            ‘People in Bristol are                                 EU/EEA student immigration information.
Complete an application            Print and sign your completed     Email your signed application form,      really kind and friendly.                             Our Student Visa Services team can support
                                                                                                                                                                    you at every stage before you arrive and while
form at bristol.ac.uk/             application and get a signature   along with copies of your transcript
study-abroad-apply.                from an academic advisor or       from your home university, the photo     All my lecturers and                                  you are with us. Please refer to our website for

                                                                                                              classmates offer
                                   study abroad advisor at your      page of your passport and any                                                                  up to date information: bristol.ac.uk/visas.
                                   home university.                  English language proof required, to
                                                                     global-opportunities@bristol.ac.uk.
                                                                                                              me help without
                                                                                                              hesitation.’
                                                                                                            	Renxuan University of Chinese Academy
                                                                                                              of Sciences
bristol.ac.uk
bristol.ac.uk/study-abroad-apply                                                                                                                                                        bristol.ac.uk/study-abroad-apply
20         STUDY ABROAD GUIDE
           SUMMER SCHOOLS
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Summer schools                                                                                        Contact us
Our taught and research-                           An exciting range of sociocultural activities      The Global Opportunities
                                                   extends your learning experience well beyond
based summer schools                               the lab or classroom, to help you explore the      team is dedicated to
offer exciting short-term                          city of Bristol and this vibrant part of the UK.   supporting Study Abroad
experiences across a range                         For more information visit bristol.ac.uk/
                                                   global-summer or contact the summer
                                                                                                      students throughout their
of disciplines.                                    school team by emailing                            time at Bristol.
                                                   global-summer@bristol.ac.uk.
Providing hands-on, immersive, and                                                                    From your initial enquiry to generating your
career-ready experiences, our summer               *Please note our summer school offerings are       transcript when you have completed your studies,
                                                   subject to change.
schools are a short-term alternative to                                                               we are here to help with any questions. We look
spending a semester or year abroad.                                                                   forward to hearing from you.
Our unique programmes for future leaders,
                                                                                                      Email                                                                Social media
researchers and change-makers have been
                                                                                                      global-opportunities@bristol.ac.uk
designed to maximise your learning and growth.                                                                                                                                    @BristolUni
We emphasise small-group teaching, as well as
                                                                                                      Telephone                                                                   bristoluniversity
industry and community engagement sessions.
                                                                                                      +44 (0)117 394 0207
                                                                                                                                                                                  @bristoluni_studyabroad
In 2021, summer schools for undergraduate
students will focus on the following topics:*                                                         Website                                                                     bristol
• Advanced Chemical Characterisation and                                                              bristol.ac.uk/study-abroad                                                  UniversityofBristol
  Academic English
• Arts, Activism and Social Justice
• Biomedical Sciences
• Field Archaeology and Anthropology
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Shakespeare in Performance
In addition to these taught programmes, the
                                                                                                      If you need all or part of this                                      University of Bristol
                                                                                                                                                                           Study Abroad guide 2021/22
University of Bristol also offers six-week STEM                                                       publication in an alternative                                        Design: pelotondesign.co.uk
summer projects for high-achieving students                                                                                                                                Photography: Chris Bahn,
looking to gain advanced research experience.*
                                                                                                      format please contact us:                                            Dan Rowley, Destination
                                                                                                                                                                           Bristol, Harry McCulloch,
Starting from £2,795, all summer schools include                                                      tel +44 (0)117 394 1649 or email                                     Jenny Hooton, Jim Johnston,
academic credit and transcripts as well as a                                                          choosebristol-ug@bristol.ac.uk                                       Jon Jerrome, Liz Eve/
                                                                                                                                                                           Fotohaus, Patrick Metcalfe,
complete pastoral and support package.                                                                                                                                     We the Curious.
                                                                                                      This prospectus contains information for students planning to
                                                                                                      join the University of Bristol in autumn 2021 and spring 2022.       © University of Bristol 2020
                                                                                                      Every effort is made to ensure all details are correct at the time
                                                                                                      of going to press (July 2020). However, since the information
                                                                                                      is subject to change you are advised to check the University’s
                                                                                                      website for the latest updates: bristol.ac.uk/study-abroad
bristol.ac.uk/global-summer
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