UWE Bristol Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Some of the tips which students starting their first year at the University of the West of England must keep in mind are:

• Attend the pre-departure briefing before arriving to UWE Bristol. These briefings are usually attended by seniors or alumni, so, make use of the time and opportunity to engage with them to some advices
• Join clubs and societies as per your interest. As per a student review, UWE Bristol student societies and clubs are well organized and led by really amazing students
• Utilize the well-equipped library and one can do assignments there to avoid the distraction
• Get out of your comfort zone and engage with your fellow international students and locals to have an enriched experience

UWE Bristol ranks among the top 45 universities in the UK. The university is known for its 3 primary faculties- Arts Technology and Environment, Business and Law and Health Science and Society. The institute is also renowned for its research faculty.

One of the University of the West of England admission requirements is meeting the English language proficiency requirements. So, studying at UWE Bristol requires international students to demonstrate their English is high enough for university studies. IELTS is the most common ELP test from all the ELP tests that students submit for entry into the degree courses of the university. Duolingo from the applicants of India are not accepted to the university.  

As per some of the student reviews over an unofficial source, UWE students can do the following things over the weekends:

• Join a society that interests you
• Go out for surfing
• Go to Church Climbing Centre
• Check out the museums in the city
• If the weather is nice, the applicants can head to Ashton Court which is beautiful in Summer or rent a Yobike to enjoy the weather

The University of the West of England offers scholarships to international students. The details of some of the scholarships for which international students are eligible are given below:

• Chancellor’s Scholarship: This award allows 50% of the tuition fees. Also, recipients will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Office or other departments, and will be required to undertake ambassadorial activity
• GREAT Scholarships: This scholarship is applicable to Indian students applying to UWE Bristol. This scholarship offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK
• International Students Scholarships: This scholarship is offered by UWE Bristol. As per this scholarship, students are offered £4,000 (first-year only) for students joining the undergraduate courses and postgraduate taught courses

Also Read: Scholarships to Study in UK 

The admission eligibility criteria can be fulfilled by meeting the programme specific department. Students who contemplate to apply for admissions may apply through UCCAS or UWE Bristol official portal.

The University of the West of England tuition fees for international students can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living: The budget given below is based on a student renting accommodation for 10 months of the academic year. Note that the rent rates can vary and the weekly cost is given below:

Also Read: Cost of Living for International Students in UK 

As per some of the unofficial sources, the University of the West of England acceptance rate is around 57%. Looking at the acceptance rate, it can be said that the university is moderately selective when it comes to admissions. So, in order to take admission to UWE, have a good academic record and meet all the specified entry requirements. At the time of UWE admissions, for taking admission to undergraduate courses, the applicants are required to have a Class 12 qualification. The entry requirements for postgraduate courses varies as per the institution to institution and can be checked from the official website of the university.

The popular courses offered at the University of the West of England are Accounting and Business Management, Biomedical Sciences, Business and Human Resource Management and, Economics etc. These courses have their own eligibility criteria and requirements.

While studying UWE Bristol’s MSc Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design Construction and Operation course, the applicants will learn a holistic approach from Design and Construction to Maintenance, Operation and Sustainability from industry and research experts using the state-of-the-art BIM software. Other highlights of this course are:

• The duration of this course is one year
• This course is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• This course provides a hands-on experience and world-class research

The University of the West of England requirements vary programme wise. The courses offered have their own requirements, deadlines and criteria. Students must contact the programme specific department.

The University of the West of England admission requirements for the MSc BIM in Design Construction and Operations course are given below:

• The applicants require an Honors degree of 2.2 or above in a built environment subject, or in a different subject, with built environment experience. If anyone does not meet this requirement, then, they are required to have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and / or equivalent qualifications
• Personal statement 
• IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component or approved equivalent

There are a wide variety of organizations available at UWE Bristol for different subjects and faculties. Some of the best organizations for students at UWE Bristol are:

• The Film Club is good for sociable fun
• There is also a really good LGBTQ organisation that organizes nice events and pops up Bristol pride every year
• Pole Fitness society and Cheerleading club are other fun things at UWE Bristol that students can join