International Guide Sixth in the UK, 50 Globally (QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2018)
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International guide Sixth in the UK, 50 globally (QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2018) Ranked 51 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019) Voted best place to live in the UK (The 51 Sunday Times ‘Best Place to Live’ 2017) Meet us at an event in your country: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/visits 61 INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 2 WELCOME CONTENTS 3 Welcome Contents I am delighted that you are considering the Our early adoption of new technologies reflects History 6 University of Bristol during what is a uniquely our pioneering approach. This spirit extends Culture 8 bristoluniversity exciting moment in our history. to our commitment to a diverse university Teaching 10 community, enriched by international students. bristol Bristol is a successful and ambitious university, Events 12 We understand the opportunity that studying offering you the chance to learn from and with overseas can bring to both you and us. As such, Careers 14 @universityofbristol some of the leading scholars in the world. Here, we offer a wealth of support right from the point Opportunity 16 you can benefit from a research-rich environment of applying to beyond graduation. City 18 UniversityofBristol that combines a rigorous approach to learning Societies 22 with innovation. Discover more about Bristol life through this @BristolUni guide, by visiting our website and by following Living 24 Your university experience will be enhanced by us on social media. Support 28 Bristol’s environment. Recently making National Geographic Traveller’s ‘Cool List 2018’, the city Good luck with your application and I very much Go abroad 30 is renowned for its rare combination of modern look forward to welcoming you to the University Fees 32 Talk to us urban life with picturesque parks and architecture of Bristol in the near future. Funding 34 Tel +44 (0)117 394 1649 set to inspire. Entry 35 Email [email protected] Although the city enjoys a rich history, the city is Apply 36 For up-to-date information visit often used as a test-bed for new technologies, Visas 39 bristol.ac.uk it recently beat London, New York and Singapore A-Z courses 40 becoming the world’s smartest city in the Professor Hugh Brady Location 54 2018 Global Mobile Awards. Vice-Chancellor and President bristol.ac.uk bristol.ac.uk 4 INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 5 ‘ Make the most of your university experience by embracing all the possibilities you can. Join societies, make friends and attend extracurricular events.’ Anderson Brazil (PhD Civil Engineering) bristol.ac.uk bristol.ac.uk INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 6 HISTORY HISTORY 7 History The University of Bristol has been making 2021/22 history since 1876. The work of our staff The new £350 million and students continues to break new Temple Quarter ground and resonate around the world. Enterprise Campus will open, with a focus on digital technologies and 1876 their impact on society. Bristol opens its doors, becoming the first higher 2012 education institution in Past and present students the country to admit men 1929 win five medals at the London and women as equals. 2012 Olympic Games, Sir Winston Churchill putting Bristol’s medal count 1928 becomes University Bristol alumnus and Nobel Laureate joint-first for UK universities. Paul Dirac first predicts the existence © ® The Nobel Foundation Chancellor. of antimatter, one of the fundamental concepts of modern physics. 2015 Professor of econometrics Angus Deaton 1995 wins the Nobel Prize for Economics, bringing Professor of cardiac surgery Gianni Bristol’s Nobel laureates to thirteen. Angelini pioneers ‘beating heart’ surgery, now used in 20% of operations worldwide. 2017 The Right Honourable Baroness Hale 2010 of Richmond, Bristol’s Chancellor from Alumna Rhiannon Holder becomes one of 2004 to 2016, becomes the first female the youngest recipients of an MBE for her President of the Supreme Court. services to young people’s healthcare. 2018 The University and city demonstrate the world’s first end-to-end 5G urban network, making Bristol the world’s smartest city at the 2018 Global Mobile Awards. bristol.ac.uk bristol.ac.uk INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 8 CULTURE CULTURE 9 Culture Our students and staff come International celebrations We are proud of our diversity. Nearly 100 from over 120 countries, different languages are spoken across Bristol, creating a friendly and while a packed festival calendar encourages people of all cultures to join in celebration. dynamic space for learning Bristol Students’ Union offers a wide range that benefits all. of international and cultural societies where you can meet students from your country A personal welcome and around the world. To find out more, We want to make sure you get the best see page 22. possible start at university. Throughout arrivals weekend our Student Ambassadors All religions are welcome will be available to meet you at four different Bristol is home to people of various faiths and locations, including London Heathrow none. The city houses 11 mosques, a Hindu and Bristol International Airport. temple, two synagogues, four Sikh temples, Once you arrive at the University, you can visit a Bahá’i centre and several Buddhist our International Welcome Lounge where you will meditation centres. There are also many meet other students, sign up for social events Christian churches, which support a range and collect a bank letter. Each year, we organise of denominations and languages. a week-long welcome programme to help you make friends and settle into your new home. Home flavours If you get hungry for tastes of home, it’s easy to buy international ingredients for your favourite meal. Plenty of specialist stores carry foods from East Asia, South Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and more, while large supermarkets usually have international sections. Halal food is widely available, as well as a wealth of vegetarian and vegan options. 1 in 6 students is international bristol.ac.uk/international 1 bristol.ac.uk/international INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 10 TEACHING TEACHING 11 Teaching Bristol is renowned for Invested in your experience Bristol Futures You will find a wealth of modern facilities During your time at Bristol you will have a outstanding teaching and across our campuses, including 24-hour libraries, variety of opportunities to develop key skills research. Whether you are extensive IT spaces and purpose-built study and personal attributes which will benefit centres. Recent developments include the your studies, while preparing you to become a foundation student or £56.5 million Life Sciences building, an adaptable, successful graduate. opened by Sir David Attenborough, and a PhD candidate, you will Called Bristol Futures, this approach is built the Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum around three interdisciplinary themes, which Information – engineered to be one of be supported to reach complement our core values: Innovation and the quietest buildings in the world. your potential. Enterprise, Global Citizenships, and Sustainable Futures. These will encourage you to be an Personal support Course levels open minded and confident individual, resilient Most taught students are assigned a personal The University offers more than 400 courses at to change and equipped to benefit society tutor to meet on a regular basis. They can advise a range of levels. These include pre-sessional with your talents and ideas. and foundation English language courses you on academic matters, provide personal You will experience Bristol Futures as part of through to doctorate degrees. To find out more support and guide you towards specialist services your academic studies and through additional about the options available, see page 40. within the University. Research students benefit from similar support through their supervisor. opportunities, such as: optional units, flexible online open courses and external collaborations. Research-led teaching Much of our teaching capitalises on our Flexible programmes research excellence. As a member of the Russell Many of our programmes provide module Group, Bristol is considered one of the UK’s choices, allowing you to explore your leading research universities. We were ranked individual interests. This flexible approach is among the best nationally in the most recent extended to our modes of delivery, which vary Research Excellence Framework assessment. from traditional lectures to placements and seminars. You will also be expected to direct The University is also a founding member your own learning with independent study. of the Worldwide Universities Network, a transcontinental collective of 23 research- intensive universities. Together we seek to address the concerns facing humanity, from public health to food security. bristol.ac.uk/study bristol.ac.uk/study INTERNATIONAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 12 EVENTS EVENTS 13 Events FEBRUARY Refugee Festival Culture Valley Fest Food Lunar New Year Culture Celebrate the contribution of refugees through Enjoy a magical countryside atmosphere with Welcome in the new year with music, food and arts, culture and education organic food and acoustic music performances across the city Food Connections Food SEPTEMBER MARCH Explore the varied delights of Bristol’s independent The Downs Festival Music food scene International Jazz & Blues Festival Music Listen to leading bands in beautiful parkland, Celebrate Bristol’s jazz legacy and future stars JULY just a walk from the University Varsity Series Sport Harbour