In 1595, a school called Merchant Ventures was established which became Merchant Venture Technical College. After few years University of Bristol was formed which in turn became University of West England. 
Technical college then became Polytechnic in 1970. The institution got university status and its present name in the year 1992 as a result of the Further and Higher Education Act, 1992. Facts: 1. Institution is affiliated with Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and validates its higher education courses. 2. In 2016, UWE Bristol launched a rebranding campaign which introduced a new look to the university. 3. Frenchay campus is the largest campus. 4. The University of the West of England Boat Club is the rowing club belonging to the university. 5. NCLT is a collaboration between UWE Bristol and Central Law Training, launched in January 2010.

About

On-campus facilities: University of West England provides top-class facilities to its students and staff. Facilities provided by the university include: 1. University provides practice-oriented spaces. 2. There’s an extensive library and robotic labs. 3. They have anything and everything a student would need. 4. It provides accommodation facilities for its students and staff. Off-campus facilities: Students can go for private accommodation if they are not able to find one for them. Bristol is a great place to live and students are not going to face any kind of hardships here. Food facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food): Food Facilities are available both inside and outside the university. Food outlets and restaurants that can be visited in Bristol include: 1. Tradewind Espresso 2. 99 Queens 3. Café Kino 4. Spicer & Cole 5. Bill’s Bristol Restaurant

Accommodation

We recommend you this pathway program because of its quality and extensive curriculum that allows you to get entry into the University of West England. The university has been ranked at 400-500 in THE ranking 2021 and as per British Government Assessment, it has GOLD Teaching Excellence Framework. UWE Bristol was ranked within the top 30 universities in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2020.

Verdict

Size of campus : 80 No. of campuses: 1 Facilities: The University of West England comprises several campuses in Greater Bristol. It provides numerous facilities for its students and staff. The campus is beautifully structured and has an amazing infrastructure. 1. It provides accommodation facilities for students and faculty both. 2. Bristol Robotics Laboratory, largest laboratory of Europe is constructed on Frenchay Campus. 3. Future Space, a business incubator can house-up to 70 hi-tech startup companies and early-stage companies. Campus safety: Students hunt for the safest place to study and nowadays, universities make security as their first priority. Students are found choosing universities for their top-class universities. 1. The security team can advise you on all aspects of crime prevention. 2. University provides emergency assistance, students can call on emergency numbers anytime. They are active 24*7. And the numbers are +44 (0)1173286404.

infrastructure

Place description: Bristol is a city and country in South West England with a population of around 463,400. It received the country status in 1373. It has great historical significance. It has also been designated “City of Film” by UNESCO in 2017. It has many venues for live music and houses many restaurants and food outlets. Important landmarks/places nearby: Bristol has many picturesque and worth-a-visit places. Some of those places include: 1. Brunel’s SS Great Britain 2. Cabot Tower 3. Smoke & Mirrors 4. We The Curious 5. M Shed Crime rate: Bristol is a safe place to live in. It has a safety index of 59.41% and crime index of 40.59%. Safety of walking alone during daylight is as high as 80.04% and is 48.60% during night. Nearby Airports: Bristol Airport is the nearest airport to the University of West England. Nearby Subways and train stations: Train stations near university are Stapleton Road, Montpelier, Lawrence Hill, Redland, Clifton Down Station, Bedminster.

Location

Internships: 89 Types of companies: 96 Sector: All Profiles: 92 Placement %: 90 International student placement: 86 % employed within 6 months of study-UG: 89 % employed within 6 months of study-PG: 88 ROI= Average Placement Salary/Tuition Fee: 28990

Placements

In Bristol summers are comfortable and partly cloudy, while the winters are long, very cold, windy and mostly Cloudy. Temperature typically varies from 37 degrees F to 70 degrees F and is rarely below 27 degrees F or above 80 degrees F.

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For more info visit: https://www.kaplanpathways.com/colleges/uwe-bristol-international-college/courses/pre-masters/#/?status=11&course-prefer-study=1

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-4 terms

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-3.5 terms

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-3 terms

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-2.5 terms

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-2 terms

For more info visit: https://www.kaplanpathways.com/colleges/uwe-bristol-international-college/courses/iyo/#/?status=11&course-prefer-study=2

International Year One in Computing-3.5 terms

International Year One in Computing-4 terms

International Year One in Computing-3 terms

International Year One in Computing-2.5 terms

International Year One in Computing-2 terms

For more info visit: https://www.kaplanpathways.com/colleges/uwe-bristol-international-college/courses/foundation/#/?status=11&course-prefer-study=1

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -3.5 terms

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -4 terms

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -2 terms

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -2.5 terms

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -3 terms

For more info visit: https://www.kaplanpathways.com/colleges/uwe-bristol-international-college/courses/iyo/#/?status=11&course-prefer-study=1

International Year One in Business-3.5 terms

International Year One in Business-4 terms

International Year One in Business-3 terms

International Year One in Business-2.5 terms

International Year One in Business-2 terms

For more info visit: https://www.kaplanpathways.com/colleges/uwe-bristol-international-college/courses/pre-masters/#/?status=11&course-prefer-study=2

Pre-Master's for Science and Engineering-4 terms

Pre-Master's for Science and Engineering-3.5 terms

Pre-Master's for Science and Engineering-3 terms

Pre-Master's for Science and Engineering-2.5 terms

Pre-Master's for Science and Engineering-2 terms

For more info visit: https://www.kaplanpathways.com/colleges/uwe-bristol-international-college/courses/foundation/#/?status=11&course-prefer-study=2

Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering-3.5 terms

Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering-4 terms

Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering-2 terms

Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering-2.5 terms

Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering-3 terms

For more info visit: https://www.kaplanpathways.com/colleges/uwe-bristol-international-college/courses/iyo/#/?status=11&course-prefer-study=3

International Year One in Engineering-3.5 terms

International Year One in Engineering-4 terms

International Year One in Engineering-3 terms

International Year One in Engineering-2.5 terms

International Year One in Engineering-2 terms

University of West England - Kaplan International - Course List

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Kaplan International Pathways

This scholarship is available to an outstanding applicant who can evidence a correlation between studying their selected MSc programme and improving the environmental, health, wellbeing or security of their home country.

Following graduation, recipients will be expected to be an active member of the UWE Bristol Alumni Network by helping the University to promote its programmes to prospective students.

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

70% and above at Higher Secondary School Certificate/Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal (with gap no more than 3 years since completion of 12th).  
No other state board in currently accepted for waiver. 
Internal English Language Test (EPT): Applicants with Conditional Offers can appear for the Internal English language test (EPT) and fulfill the IELTS requirement.

Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master's degrees in the UK.

There is no such thing as a 'typical' Chevening Scholar, but those who are successful tend to have ambition, leadership qualities, and a passion for influencing positive change in their home countries.

We encourage you to apply if you meet our eligibility criteria and other requirements. Your gender, age (there is no upper age limit), sexual orientation, religion, marriage or parenthood status, caste, class, or other attributes do not matter to us. What matters is your ability to submit a thoughtful application that demonstrates you are capable of excelling on an intense master's course in the UK, and that you have a clear vision for your future.

British Chevening Scholarship

Award recipients receive:

Payment of Tuition Fees

Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only

An arrival allowance

The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only

A departure allowance

A contribution of up to GBP75 for TB testing, where this is required

A travel top up allowance

A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London. These rates are subject to annual review.

Following graduation, recipients will be expected to be an active member of the UWE Bristol Alumni Network by helping the University to promote its programmes to prospective students.


College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

The GREAT Scholarships 2024 programme, launched by the British Council together with 72 UK universities, supports postgraduate students to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of GBP10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK. Please note that applicants should be passport holders of Bangladesh, China (mainland only), and India.

GREAT Scholarships 2024

There are some full-time and part-time courses where the 25% discount does not apply.

Postgraduate research students (PhD, DPhil, MPhil, Prof Doc) are eligible for a 25% discount on the first year of study only if their course is full time, and for the first two years of study only if on a part-time course.

The discount does not apply to retake modules, integrated/continuing professional development courses or degree apprenticeships.

The 25% discount applies only to courses starting in the 2022/23 or 2023/24 academic years. For courses starting in 2024/25 academic year, the alumni discount will be reduced to 20%. Any discounts or offers for courses starting after 2024/25 are yet to be confirmed.

UWE Alumni Scholarship (2023/24 entry)

It is expected that the recipient would be an active member of the student body at UWE Bristol.

Following graduation, the recipient will be expected to be an active member of the UWE Bristol Alumni Network by helping the University to promote its programmes to prospective students.

College of Arts, Technology and Environment MA Scholarship

Unlock your potential with our International Student Scholarships.

International scholarships can provide students with some financial assistance to support diversity, whilst recognising academic excellence. They celebrate achievement, promote global education, and create opportunities for students to thrive in their choice of study.

UWE Bristol offer up to GBP4,000 (first year only) for students joining us on undergraduate courses and postgraduate taught courses.

International Student Scholarships

Email: amanda.webber@uwe.ac.uk 
Ph: +44 (0)117 32 81629

The Science Communication Unit at UWE Bristol is offering a bursary that will part-fund a place on its renowned MSc Science Communication. The value of the bursary is GBP1,500.

University of West England - Kaplan International: Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

#56

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Jan/Sep

Intake

GBP 3600

Cost of Living

All Courses

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-4 terms

PG Pathway Courses

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-3.5 terms

PG Pathway Courses

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-3 terms

PG Pathway Courses

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-2.5 terms

PG Pathway Courses

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-2 terms

PG Pathway Courses

International Year One in Computing-3.5 terms

UG Pathway Courses

International Year One in Computing-4 terms

UG Pathway Courses

International Year One in Computing-3 terms

UG Pathway Courses

International Year One in Computing-2.5 terms

UG Pathway Courses

International Year One in Computing-2 terms

UG Pathway Courses

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -3.5 terms

UG Pathway Courses

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -4 terms

UG Pathway Courses

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -2 terms

UG Pathway Courses

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -2.5 terms

UG Pathway Courses

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -3 terms

UG Pathway Courses

University of West England - Kaplan International: Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

#56

Rank

Jan/Sep

Intake

GBP 3600

Cost of Living

All Courses

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-4 terms

PG Pathway Courses

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-3.5 terms

PG Pathway Courses

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-3 terms

PG Pathway Courses

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-2.5 terms

PG Pathway Courses

Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences-2 terms

PG Pathway Courses

International Year One in Computing-3.5 terms

UG Pathway Courses

International Year One in Computing-4 terms

UG Pathway Courses

International Year One in Computing-3 terms

UG Pathway Courses

International Year One in Computing-2.5 terms

UG Pathway Courses

International Year One in Computing-2 terms

UG Pathway Courses

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -3.5 terms

UG Pathway Courses

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -4 terms

UG Pathway Courses

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -2 terms

UG Pathway Courses

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -2.5 terms

UG Pathway Courses

Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences -3 terms

UG Pathway Courses

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