A place to live and thrive
Get a taste of the city we call home, the campuses we’ve created and the incredible community you could be part of.
A place to live and thrive
A place to live and thrive
Get a taste of the city we call home, the campuses we’ve created and the incredible community you could be part of.
Want it all?
You’ll find it here.
We believe that when you’re supported by a strong community, you can achieve anything. Everyone here, from our students to staff, industry connections to graduates are driven by the same goal – how can we make things better? If you share that same mindset, welcome to UWE Bristol. You’ll be in excellent company.
We’re home to over 39,000 students from across the world. Spread over three campuses, all just a short journey away from one another, and the city centre. UWE Bristol is a powerhouse of potential, located in a city that's known for its creativity. If you choose to study here, you don’t need to compromise a thing.
Bristol. Your new home.
Bristol is a city that’s famous for its rebellious streak, independent thinking, unique style and edgy creativity.
Home to over 479,000 people, hailing from 185 different countries – you can find over 90 different languages spoken here, and 45 religions practised. To say it’s a melting pot of diversity is an understatement.
Topping polls on a regular basis, Bristol isn’t just a great place to live, but a great place to work too. A hotbed of creativity, innovation, research and tech. Hosting an abundance of shared workspaces and business incubators, it’s no wonder Bristol is on track to be one of the UK’s fastest growing cities for economic growth. Forget Silicon Valley, Silicon Gorge is where it’s at.
A city buzzing with potential – it’s the perfect place to discover yours.
Find your campus.
Want connected campus life but crave vibrant city living? At UWE Bristol, you'll get both. With three campuses spanning the city, you'll find the right place for you. See how it all fits together.
Find your place to live.
Our accommodation guarantee.
Choosing where to live is as exciting as it is nerve-wracking, especially when it’s your first time moving away from home or if you're joining us from overseas. Our excellent range of accommodation options include Frenchay and Glenside Campuses, and in Bristol city centre and we’ll guarantee accommodation if you are a full time, foundation or first year student applying for accommodation for the first time, and you submit your application by 30 June 2024.
Joey, one of our students, shows you around the Student Village accommodation on Frenchay Campus.
The right choice for you
We have lots of different accommodation options to fit individual tastes and requirements – this includes specially adapted rooms if you have any additional needs. Purdown View is our new sustainable accommodation site and is one of the largest low carbon certified developments of its kind anywhere in the world, built to the highest sustainability standard of Passivhaus.
But wherever you choose to live, you can be sure it’ll be well-equipped and comfortable. Want to picture where you’ll be living? See for yourself with our 360° room tours and get all the information you'll need to find your new home.
Built for success. Invested in you.
How can we help you be the best you can be? By creating the best environment for you to study in. That’s why we've invested £300 million into our facilities in recent years, including our award-winning modern Engineering building, the Blackberry Centre CT Scanner and UWE Bristol Eye Clinic – all to create the most effective, empowering setting for your studies. From stylish cafes and lounges to our 24-hour library, robotics laboratories, study zones and simulation suites – we’ve set you up for success.
Join in. Speak up. Be more. Your Students' Union.
The Students’ Union is your voice at university. Elected by you, The Students’ Union Presidents and members are here to represent you, stand up for your issues and make sure your ideas get heard. The Union also provides you with great social spaces, shops and cafes on each campus. From sports clubs and societies to job and volunteering opportunities, The Students’ Union encourages you to Join In, Speak Up and Be More during your time at UWE Bristol.
Don't just sit on the sidelines. Get involved.
Our students come from many different backgrounds and cultures. In fact, you’ll meet people here from 167 countries – all with different ideas, perspectives and beliefs. Choose to make the most of it. Be social. Be curious. Step outside of your comfort zone and try new things. You won’t just learn about other people, you’ll learn about yourself.
Support if you’re joining us from overseas
Going overseas to study is an exciting time, but it can be a little overwhelming too. A new country, new city, new people. It’s a lot to get used to, which is why we place so much emphasis on supporting you, both academically and personally. We know that when you feel supported, you’re in the best position to achieve your goals.
Your health and wellbeing means everything to us.
How you think determines how you feel and what you can achieve. That’s why it’s important that you feel good about yourself. But this isn’t always easy – we all have good and bad days. At UWE Bristol, we provide the tools you need to be confident, happy and successful in life.