Postgraduate study at Bristol
The University of Bristol has a long history of attracting the brightest and most gifted individuals from across the world, who come here to maximise their potential through our postgraduate taught and research programmes.
Find a programme
- Postgraduate programmes
Find out more about the different taught and research degrees available. - Research Mobility Programme
This programme is for PhD students at WUN partner universities to spend a research period at Bristol.
Before you apply
Entry requirements
- Check our entry requirements.
Find these in our programme finder. - Not sure if your qualifications are accepted?
Browse our country-specific information to find out. - Is your English at the required level for your course?
Check our language requirements. - Need to improve your English before starting?
Check the entry requirements for our pre-sessional courses.
Fees and scholarships
- What funding and scholarship opportunities are available?
Read about our international scholarships or search for funding. - How much are tuition fees?
Tuition fees depend on your programme of study. Find out the fees for taught and research programmes. - How much will it cost to live in Bristol?
Read more about your likely living expenses. - How much are tuition fees for pre-sessional courses?
Find these on the Centre for Academic Language and Development website.
Virtual events
While our in-person open days and international visits are on hold, you can get an introduction to Bristol with our postgraduate virtual events and country-specific events.
Explore the city
Named the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times in 2017, the city of Bristol is a vibrant, friendly place to live and study.
How to apply
- For a postgraduate degree, find out how to apply online.
After you have applied
- What happens next?
Find out what happens after you have applied. - Need to improve your English before you start your course?
Check out our pre-sessional English language courses.
When you have accepted your offer
Accommodation
- Where you can live, when to apply and how much it costs:
Visa advice and support
- Do you need a visa to study here?
Read more about the visa application process, documents you need and when to apply.
Before you leave home
- Check our information for new international students.
- Find out what happens when you arrive at your University accommodation.
- Discover what clubs and societies are available. You can sign up before you arrive.
Join our virtual open weeks
Get an insight into studying at Bristol with our postgraduate virtual open weeks in November.
Download our International Guide
Find out more about the international experience at Bristol by downloading our International Guide and other publications.
Research excellence
Bristol is among the top five universities for research in the UK (THE analysis of REF 2014).
Clubs and societies
Bristol has more than 400 student societies, sports clubs, groups and support networks.
Key dates
Important information for your calendar, including teaching blocks and University closure dates.
EU students
Find out more about studying at Bristol as a student from the EU.