All applications must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS code name and number for this University is BRISL B78.
Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or British A-Levels will be considered for admission to our Bachelor degree programmes.
Applicants who have completed the Tawjahiya with good grades and have also successfully completed an appropriate Foundation Programme with good grades can be considered for entry to the first year of our Bachelor degree programmes.
Applicants who have successfully completed a Diploma or Associate Degree at a high level (80% or higher) will be considered for entry to the first year of our Bachelor degree programme provided the qualification is in a related or suitable subject area.
Please note that competition for places at Bristol is very strong, so the achievement of the qualifications listed above does not guarantee that an offer will be made. We aim to get you a response as quickly as possible to help you plan your studies.
You can apply online for all our postgraduate programmes.
The standard requirement for entry to a taught masters programme at Bristol is an undergraduate (Bachelor) degree that is equivalent to a UK Upper Second Class degree (also known as a 2:1).
Candidates who have completed a Bachelor degree of four years' duration with grades of 'Very good' or 'Excellent' can be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.
Candidates who have completed a Masters degree with good grades can be considered for entry to postgraduate programmes.
An International Office Scholarship is available for new international students.
Further information about scholarships is available from the University's Student Funding Office.
The British Council has offices in more than 100 countries, including Bahrain. Many of them are able to give guidance and information regarding Higher Education in the UK. Please visit their website to see if there is an office near you, and find out what services may be available.
The University has agreements with a number of education representatives (also known as agents) around the world, who can assist you with your application. Please note that using a representative does not put your application at any advantage or disadvantage when the academic decisions are made within the department. Independent applications will be considered on an equal basis.
Please use the services of only one representative to avoid administrative complications. We also strongly advise you to work only with a representative listed on our website.
Our registered representatives in your country:
Find out what our current international students think about life in Bristol on our international Facebook page or read our student profiles.
The University Students' Union has a number of cultural societies. You can check their website to see the whole range of clubs and societies that are here.
If English is not your first language, please refer to our English language requirements.
You can meet and talk to our staff at exhibitions held in your country; find out when we are visiting you schedule of overseas visits.