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University of Bristol Rankings 2027

Q: Which is the #1 university in the UK?

The University of Bristol is ranked as the #1 university in Bristol as per the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings. Further, as per country-level rankings, the institute secures a rank #7 among all colleges & universities in the UK. Globally, the University of Bristol is part of the top 50 colleges & universities in the world, securing a rank #47 as part of the latest Global University Rankings rolled out by Shiksha.

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University of Bristol Ranking
University of Bristol Course Ranking
University of Bristol Ranking by US News and World Report 2026
University of Bristol The Guardian Ranking 2027
University of Bristol The Complete University Guide Ranking 2027
University of Bristol Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2027
University of Bristol Ranking by THE (Times Higher Education) 2026
University of Bristol ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
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University of Bristol Ranking

University of Bristol is one of UK’s top-rated universities. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university’s reputation reflects in its rankings from various renowned ranking bodies.

If you look at the University of Bristol ranking for 2025, it stands at #50 globally and #7 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #46 and #9, respectively, in 2024.

As for the university’s rank by QS, it is observed that it has moved from #51 in 2026 to now #54 in 2025. Additionally, THE (Times Higher Education) has also ranked the university at #78, in 2025.

Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of University of Bristol ranking globally:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
QS	Not Ranked	55	54	51
THE	76	81	78	Not Ranked
US News	93	96	105	Not Ranked
The Guardian	16	17	16	Not Ranked
The complete Guide	Not Ranked	16	16	15

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Shiksha Popularity Rank

World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#56

QS Ranking

#57

THE Ranking

#80

ARWU Ranking

#98

US News Ranking

#115

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Q: Which is the #1 university in the UK?

The University of Bristol is ranked as the #1 university in Bristol as per the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings. Further, as per country-level rankings, the institute secures a rank #7 among all colleges & universities in the UK.

Globally, the University of Bristol is part of the top 50 colleges & universities in the world, securing a rank #47 as part of the latest Global University Rankings rolled out by Shiksha.

Q: Is University of Bristol better than University of Manchester?

According to the table given below for difference among the similarly ranked UK universities, The University of Bristol ranks somewhat similar to University of Manchester, although the rankings for this university are fluctuating since 2023.

A comparison of University of Manchester with other UK Universities is given below:

University	2025	2024	2023
University of Manchester	#31	#24	#30
University of Bristol	#16	#17	#16

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University of Bristol Course Ranking

According to various ranking bodies, University of Bristol courses have been ranked well over the past few years. Some the well-ranked courses are in the stream of Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Science. The Shiksha Popularity Ranking for its Engineering courses has been recorded at rank of #83, which has a declined from its previous year’s rank of #70.

University’s Business & Management Studies courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #165. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by QS from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by QS at #45, showing declined trend from its 2024 rank of #101.

According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s a quick look at how some of the most popular courses rank:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Engineering	#77	#70	#83
Business & Management Studies	#147	#157	#165
Law	#71	#71	#54
Medicine & Health Sciences	#47	#54	#55
Science	#77	#75	#94

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University of Bristol Ranking by US News and World Report 2026

US News and World Report is a US American media company and releases a list of ranks of various global universities. It provides global, national, regional, and subject-based rankings. US News considers several factors while providing rankings to the universities. Major factors include graduation rates, peer assessment, first year retention rates, student faculty ratio, standardized tests and more.

As per US News, Uni of Bristol is ranked #105. University ranking has dropped from #96 in 2024. Na

As per US News, Uni of Bristol is ranked #105. University ranking has dropped from #96 in 2024. National rankings and subject rankings of university are not mentioned.

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Global Universities	96	105	115

University of Bristol Comparison with Other Universities: US News and World Report 2026

UBristol is one of the most reputed universities globally. Check the table mentioned below for US News rankings.

University Name	2024	2025
University of Bristol	96	105
University College London	7	7
University of Manchester	67	68
King’s College London	36	36

The US News and World Report is one of the leading ranking bodies in the world. Since 2005 the body has been ranking the global universities based on various parameters. The Parameters include: Research Reputation, Publications, Total Citations, International Collaborations, and Scientific Excellence Indicators among others.

As per the ranking criteria of US News, the ranking body prioritizes peer assessment and graduation rates more than the rest factors. Students can check the table below for some crucial ranking criteria of US News along with the weightage they consider while determining rankings of Uthe niversity of Bristol:

University of Bristol Ranking Criteria (US News)	Weightage
Average 6-year graduation rate	16%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell Grant	5.5%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell Grant	5.5%
Average first-year student retention rate	5%
Over performance (+)/Underperformance(-)	10%
Median federal loan debt for grad borrowers	5%
College grads earning more than an HS grad	5%
Student-Faculty Ratio	3%
Faculty salaries rank	6%
Percent of faculty who are full-time	2%

Also check: US News Best College Rankings Methodology

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The Guardian Ranking 2027

Ranked by	2025	2026	2027
University	16	15	12
Accounting and Finance	18	45	31
Business and Management	12	26	13
Civil Engineering	1	3	2
Economics	27	26	19
Electronic and Electrical Engineering	13	10	13
Law	17	14	14
Mechanical Engineering	11	11	18
Medicine	9	11	12
Physics	25	17	19
Politics	20	18	13
Sociology and Social Policy	24	7	4

University of Bristol
The Complete University Guide Ranking 2027

Ranked by	2025	2026	2027
UK University	16	15	17
Accounting and Finance	15	20	10
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering	2	3	3
Biological Sciences	9	10	9
Business and Management Studies UK	11	10	10
Civil Engineering	4	8	4
Computer Science	12	8	11
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	12	9	10
Law	8	7	7
Mechanical Engineering	4	4	6
Medicine	6	8	7
Physics and Astronomy	9	8	10
Psychology	14	15	13
Sociology	6	8	12

University of Bristol Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2027

Quacquarelli Symonds is one of the most reputed ranking bodies globally. It published rankings for various global universities. Initial ranking by QS was published in 2004 in collaboration with THE. As per the QS Rankings, UBristol has been ranked #51 in 2026. Ranking has improved a place from #54 in 2025. UBristol is among the top 50 ranked courses for Art and Design, Engineering and Technology, Global MBA, Architecture and Built Environment and Mathematics. Check the table mentioned below.

Ranked by	2025	2026	2027
Europe	14	15	– / –
UK Ranking	– / –	8	– / –
World University	54	51	57
Accounting and Finance	101	93	– / –
Biological Sciences	103	84	– / –
Communication and Media Studies	101	101	– / –
Engineering and Technology	116	107	– / –
Law and Legal Studies	65	54	– / –
Masters in Business Analytics	101	101	93
Masters in Supply Chain Management	45	40	50
Mathematics	93	83	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	66	66	– / –
Medicine	59	58	– / –
Performing Arts	101	51	– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology	69	85	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	148	114	– / –
Politics	75	82	– / –
Sociology	42	67	– / –

University of Bristol Comparison with Other Universities: Quacquarelli Symonds

The below Quacquarelli Symonds rankings of top universities suggest that there is a slight improvement in the rankings of the University of Bristol, UCL, Manchester and KCL. Students can check the table below for a comparison of Quacquarelli Symonds world university rankings among top universities:

University Name	Quacquarelli Symonds WUR 2024	Quacquarelli Symonds WUR 2025	Quacquarelli Symonds WUR 2026
University of Bristol	55	54	51
University College London	9	9	9
University of Manchester	32	34	35
King’s College London	40	40	31

As per the Quacquarelli Symonds WUR 2026 rankings, the University College London is highly ranked but UBristol is also not far behind and is among the best 100 universities in the world.

Quacquarelli Symonds University is one of the top popular ranking bodies and has a reputation for being transparent. Quacquarelli Symonds uses an extensive methodology that includes Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Global Engagement, Learning Experience, and Sustainability.

Detailed ranking criteria for the University of Bristol Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking is given below:

UBristol Quacquarelli Symonds University Ranking Indicator	Score
Academic Reputation	75.8
Citations per faculty	75.9
Employer Reputation	82.5
Employment Outcomes	51.2
International Faculty Ratio	87.5
International Research Network	94.6
International Student Diversity	-
International Student Ratio	89.8
Faculty Student Ratio	36.7
Sustainability	98.9
Overall	75.4

Also, Read QS World University Ranking Methodology

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Q: Which university ranks better in the QS rankings - University of Birmingham or University of Bristol?

The University of Birmingham and University of Bristol are some of the finest universities in the UK. According to QS, the University of Birmingham ranks at #76 under the category of “World University Rankings 2026”.

Whereas, University of Bristol also ranks at #51 under the “World University Rankings 2026”. In comparison to last year's ranking, the University of Birmingham has achieved #4 positions, ranked at #76 in 2024. In addition, the University of Bristol has improved #1 spot, ranked at #54 in 2025.

Check the table listed below for QS rankings of both universities over the past years:

University Name	QS World University Ranking 2024	QS World University Ranking 2025	QS World University Ranking 2026
University of Birmingham	84	80	76
University of Bristol	55	54	51

University of Bristol Ranking by THE (Times Higher Education) 2026

Time Higher Education is one of the leading magazines that published university rankings for global universities based on various parameters. Bristol Uni is ranked #78 by THE. UBristol ranking has improved from #81 in 2024. As per 2025 rankings, Bristol Uni is ranked among top 10 for courses in Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Law, Business and Economics and Psychology. Check the table mentioned below.

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
University	81	78	80
Arts and Humanities	75	85	73
Engineering	96	100	100
Law	89	60	54
Life Sciences	86	81	83
Medicine and Health	59	54	55
PG Business and Economics	201	151	151
PG Computer Science	101	101	101
Psychology	82	65	49

University of Bristol Comparison with Other Universities: THE Rankings

Uni of Bristol is among the most reputed universities globally. In comparison to other global universities, Uni of Bristol does fairly well. Check the table mentioned below.

University Name	2024	2025
University of Bristol	81	78
University College London	22	22
University of Manchester	51	53
King’s College London	38	36

Times Higher Education is one of the reputed ranking bodies globally. THE ranks universities based on Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry Standards and International Outlook. Check the table mentioned below.

Category	Score
Teaching	49.8
Research	56.9
Citations	96.8
International Outlook	92.6
Industry Income	71.1
Overall	70

University of Bristol ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

ARWU also known as Shanghai Ranking is one of the reputed ranking bodies globally. ARWU rankings of various global and Chinese Universities.

As per Uni of Bristol ARWU rankings, university is ranked #101 and is among the top ranking universities globally. BRISTOL UNI ranking has been constant since 2022 at #101. Check the table mentioned below.

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Universities	88	97	98
Law	201	101	151
Mathematics	101	101	101
Physics	101	101	151
Political Sciences	101	101	76
Sociology	51	51	76

University of Bristol vs Other Universities: ARWU Rankings 2025

The University of Bristol is among top global universities. Check the table mentioned below for ARWU rankings.

University Name	2022	2023	2024
University of Bristol	81	88	97
University College London	18	17	16
University of Manchester	38	41	52
King’s College London	48	59	53

ARWU is one of the reputed ranking bodies globally. ARWU focuses on ranking Chinese Universities along with top global universities. ARWU considers factors such as quality of education, quality of faculty, research output and per capita performance. Check the table mentioned below.

University of Bristol ARWU Ranking Criteria	Weightage
Quality of Education	10%
Quality of Faculty	40%
Research Output	40%
Per Capita Performance	10%

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

46% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

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Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Internships3.5

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.8

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.6

Value for money3.6

Public transportation4.3

Safety4.4

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.2

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MSc Business Analytics - Batch of 2025

4.3

A Transformative Experience at the University of Bristol, UK

Tips: In addition, it is also suggested that it is extremely important for students to visit the University website, as here you can get all the information related to academics, facilities, opportunities, events, and life in the university. It would also be helpful for you if you directly visit your faculty and resolve all those queries which you might have. They are extremely cooperative. The scholarship that I have received is known as the Think Big Scholarship. With the help of this scholarship, I got assistance for my fee and also got membership in the Think Big Development Program.

Likes (Student Life): Apart from the academic experience I was able to acquire from the University of Bristol, I have other experiences. This is because I would participate in various activities that were organized by the Business School, Bristol SU and other student societies in the university. This enabled me to get acquainted with people from diverse backgrounds.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): But there are some prospects for these graduates, and if there are any prospects of suitable employment in this place, then I will definitely consider the prospect of settling down in this place. However, the procedure of getting settled down permanently takes a long time because of the strict visa process.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 40000

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc Management (International Human Resource Management) - Batch of 2026

4.0

Tips to get successful in the UK

Tips: Come for the multi cultural exposure you will get. I would suggest to make good friendships outside your own people otherwise there is no meaning in coming and studying here away from your homeland. Always keep your standard and do not do things which might bring our whole country's name down. If you have no bad intentions, the natives will like you and you will make great connections. Please don't speak loud on phones or play videos while you are in public transports without headphones. Dress neat and well and make sure you wear a good perfume. Be brave to talk to the employers/managers directly for the part time jobs.

Dislikes (Value for money): I don't think its a value for money if you are paying a fortune. I did suggest in the student meeting that we should add practical experience on the course to add a value for the money we spent. it was all theory based which we could have studied online.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2300

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30050

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2025

4.0

My time in Bristol., a happy and a healthy journey

Tips: Culture-wise things can be a bit different; cooking, cleaning, and managing things on your own can be a bit tricky in the beginning, but later everything works out and you get used to it. I didn't avail myself of any scholarship as I was a bit late, but one can easily get it, although I received a found twice from the university, which helped me. I am really satisfied with the way I was taught and how much I grew in every way.

Likes (Safety): Safety-wise, the campus was great, and even the accommodation was very good. Here I can say that the people are very welcoming. Students live in the accommodation, and they are really safe, well-maintained, and taken care of by the authorities, and there are multiple options for a stay. One can do multiple activities.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Because you have to apply for a graduate route visa and not get an option directly. One must secure a job, which, given the UK market, is quite difficult now. I would love a permanent settlement in this country, as the culture is vibrant and people are nice to talk to, and one can adapt really well.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 3800

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 40775

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026Read more

Mehak jan

MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2025

4.9

Good quality of education.

Tips: It is a great place to be and does not need to be scared. The education quality is excellent. The cross cultural events are worth attending and the community is great and very supportive. There you will get support in terms of everything whether education or extracurricular. Even sports activities are great to be a part of. Don't miss out on anything. There is a lot you can do.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 4300

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2026

3.9

Good academic environment.

Tips: I have learnt how to step out of my comfort zone and make the most of it. There weren't many cultural shocks other than the cost of some things, which are way more here and are considered essential back home, and the accents can be hard to follow at times. Otherwise, people are friendly and professors are very passionate about their lessons. Group projects are something you'll need to get used to if you're not already. Good environment.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1700

Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 103725

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2025Read more

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MSc International Relations - Batch of 2022

3.6

Great for academics/short-term living. Tough for permanent settlement at the moment.

Tips: The University of Bristol is absolutely brilliant academically. The lectures are fantastic, the seminars are even better, and the faculty is top-notch. It has superb extracurricular activities and a vibrant student community. My transition has been smooth and permanently transformative. I’ve experienced a huge cultural and perception shift. The way people here lead a no-nonsense, multidimensional life, balancing out fun and studies, is something to learn from. I did not receive a scholarship from the university. Overall, I've had a good experience, but the course is not as good from an employment perspective. It’s also very difficult for international students to find work, and it can be tough to get the visa you need, which is a shame. The UK is a great country with a great work culture and amazing people, but the system is brutal and not designed to help international students, which makes getting a job extremely tough.

Likes (Indian Food): We've all kinds of Indian restaurants here, catering to South and North Indians alike. There is Urban Tandoor with around 15-20 per person on average, Dhamaka 13-15/person, Devs Kerala 8-10/person, Crispy Dosa around 15/person, Pappu Dosa 10/person, The Indian Lunchbox 7-8/person etc. I preferred a balance between eating outside and cooking at home initially, but things got hectic on my end, so I relied a lot on eating outside later.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): When I arrived, the chances of a permanent settlement were decent, but things have deteriorated significantly over the past two years, with further decline expected. So I'd rate the chances of permanent settlement in the UK poor right now, with it getting worse by the year. I'd definitely love to, and I'm currently trying to get in there permanently. I built my life there for over 3.5 years, but I had to come back home. However, it's tough right now to secure a visa-sponsored job due to the erratic nature of roles and hostile rhetoric against legal immigration.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1600

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

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Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025Read more

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What Scholarships are available for UG students at University of Bristol?

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There are several Scholarships available at University of Bristol for the International student who have opted for UG Courses. The average tuition fee for UG Courses is INR 27.28 L – 60.13 L.

Look at the table given below:

Scholarship Name	Amount	Covered As
University of Bristol Science and Life Sciences India - UG Scholarship	INR 3.24 L	Tuition and Fee
University of Bristol Alumni Academic Achievement Awards - UG	INR 1.8 L	Tuition and Fee
University of Bristol Global Accounting and Finance Scholarships	INR 10.80 L	Tuition and Fee

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Why to opt for University of Bristol?

Answered 2 weeks ago

The students should opt for University of Bristol for the following reasons –

· The University is placed at #8 in UK.

· It is one of the member of the Russell Group.

· It offers over 482 courses at UG and PG level for the International Students.

· There is also availability of di

Khushi Arora

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What are the popular master courses at the University of Bristol?

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The University of Bristol is presferred for master courses across different streams including IT, Engineering, Business, etc. Some of the popular University of Bristol Master courses are:

MSc Business Analytics
MSc Data Science
MEng Civil Engineering
MSc Aerospace Engineering
MA Law
MSc International Busi

Ansh Gumber

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How can I get into University of Bristol from India?

Answered 2 weeks ago

The students who are willing to get into University of Bristol can do so via UCAS Hub for UG Courses and University of Bristol Postgraduate Online Portal for PG Courses.

Step 1 – Select the specific courses and apply before the deadlines.

Step 2 – Submit the documents required like UG Degree/XII Marks

Khushi Arora

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How hard is to get into University of Bristol?

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The acceptance rate at the University of Bristol is very low, only 9.83% for the International students. The University represents over150 countries. It is very competitive to get into the University. The students should follow the entry requirements and fulfill the selection criteria to get a chanc

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