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 National Senior Certificate and a grade A/B profile will be considered for admission to our Bachelor degree courses.
Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or British A-Levels will be considered for admission to our Bachelor degree courses.
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).
Applicants who hold a Bachelor (Honours) degree will be considered for admission to a Masters degree. Applicants who hold a Masters degree will be considered for admission to PhD study.
Applicants with NSC English grade A to C are likely to be exempt from English language testing. If English is not your first language please see our English language guidelines.
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. Many of them are able to give guidance and information regarding Higher Education in the UK. Please visit www.britishcouncil.org/africa-za-contact-us.htm to 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.
Our educational representatives in South Africa are Global Education
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.
