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University of Bristol Rankings 2025

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University of Bristol Ranking

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University of Bristol Ranking Highlights
University of Bristol University Ranking
University of Bristol US News & World Report Ranking 2024
University of Bristol The Guardian Ranking 2025
University of Bristol The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025
University of Bristol QS Ranking 2025
University of Bristol THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
University of Bristol ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
University of Bristol Course Ranking
University of Bristol Student Reviews

University of Bristol
Ranking Highlights

Recognized globally as a leading global enterprise, University of Bristol is dedicated to delivering academic excellence. The University of Bristol has recieved an A+ rating by Shiksha Grading.

Even though there are multiple global ranking metrics available for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading different is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded on the basis of their availability at the college in a particular country and universities are graded by the countries.

Moving forward, according to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, University of Bristol ranks #54, showing an improvement from its previous ranking of #55 in 2024. University of Bristol also ranks #81 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to the last year, University of Bristol witnessed a declining trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #76 in 2023. Furthermore, University of Bristol ranks #16 in The Complete University Guide 'University Ranking' category in 2025.

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University of Bristol
US News & World Report Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Global Universities	92	93	96

University of Bristol
The Guardian Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
University	16	17	16
Accounting and Finance	29	37	18
Business and Management	15	13	12
Civil Engineering	3	2	1
Economics	40	41	27
Electronic and Electrical Engineering	28	19	13
Law	17	15	17
Mechanical Engineering	7	7	11
Medicine	12	11	9
Physics	21	30	25
Politics	11	15	20
Sociology and Social Policy	16	24	24

University of Bristol
The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
UK University	15	16	16
Accounting and Finance	18	16	15
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering	3	2	2
Biological Sciences	16	10	9
Business and Management Studies UK	19	14	11
Civil Engineering	4	4	4
Computer Science	9	15	12
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	16	11	12
Law	8	8	8
Mechanical Engineering	7	4	4
Medicine	5	6	6
Physics and Astronomy	12	11	9
Psychology	7	10	14
Sociology	8	7	6

University of Bristol
QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Europe	– / –	16	14
World University	61	55	54
Accounting and Finance	101	101	– / –
Biological Sciences	51	92	– / –
Communication and Media Studies	151	151	– / –
Engineering and Technology	112	117	– / –
Law and Legal Studies	51	61	– / –
Masters in Business Analytics	101	101	– / –
Masters in Supply Chain Management	51	47	– / –
Mathematics	51	85	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	48	45	– / –
Medicine	51	68	– / –
Performing Arts	101	101	– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology	51	59	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	101	122	– / –
Politics	101	101	– / –
Sociology	51	44	– / –

University of Bristol
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
University	92	76	81
Arts and Humanities	101	83	75
Clinical and Health	60	54	59
Engineering	101	101	96
Law	43	64	89
Life Sciences	100	90	86
PG Business and Economics	126	201	201
PG Computer Science	101	126	101
Psychology	101	64	82

University of Bristol
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Universities	81	88	97
Law	201	201	– / –
Mathematics	101	101	– / –
Physics	76	101	– / –
Political Sciences	101	101	– / –
Sociology	51	51	– / –

University of Bristol
Course Ranking

Shiksha has graded University of Bristol streams, such as Engineering, Law, and Humanities & Social Sciences with A+ grades. The presence of multiple rankings online can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad. Hence, Shiksha Study Abroad has launched Shiksha Grading. With it, students will no longer be required to check multiple ranking organisations to know about the performance of a particular university. Just checking Shiksha rating will suffice.

However, in case students are wondering how well is University of Bristol ranked for its subjects as per other ranking bodies, the institute is popular for its Sociology, Mechanical Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering, Clinical & Health, and Arts & Humanities courses all over the world. In the QS ranking 2024, University of Bristol stands at #44 for Sociology program. Additionally, it is also ranked at #45 for Mechanical Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering. Other than these, Masters in Supply Chain Management at #47, and Pharmacy & Pharmacology at #59 - 101 also got ranked by QS 2024. It is recommended to study Sociology as it ranks #44 by QS (the best ranked course of this institute under this ranking body). This ranking stood at #51 in 2023.

Read on to learn more about University of Bristol courses and subject rankings in the below article.

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B.A.

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy	16	24	24
The Guardian - Politics	11	15	20
The Complete University Guide - Sociology	8	7	6

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
The Guardian - Civil Engineering	3	2	1
The Guardian - Electronic and Electrical Engineering	28	19	13
The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering	7	7	11
The Complete University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering	16	11	12
The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering	7	4	4
The Complete University Guide - Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering	3	2	2
The Complete University Guide - Civil Engineering	4	4	4
The Complete University Guide - Computer Science	9	15	12

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B.Sc.

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences	16	10	9
The Complete University Guide - Psychology	7	10	14
The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy	12	11	9
The Guardian - Physics	21	30	25

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University of Bristol
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views

63% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.6

Part time work4.3

Post study jobs3.6

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.7

Public transportation4.1

Safety4.1

Indian Food3.1

Permanent Immigration3.4

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MSc Data Science - Batch of 2025

4.8

Life at the University of Bristol: Balancing Studies and Campus Life

Tips: My transition has been quite smooth. I did not find too much different from my usual way of living in India. Privacy and politeness are a lot more prevalent in the UK as a whole. I applied to the Think Big Scholarship but was unable to get it. Bristol is the hill, so walks feel like long hikes here, which is quite an enjoyable workout. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my university.

Likes (Value for money): The tuition fees do seem a little on the higher side, but the amenities offered by the University of Bristol are top-notch. So, I feel that it is worth the money. The student societies and unions conduct events almost every day, you can join any sports club you want, you can join their gym, swim and so much more along with studies. Their lecture halls are great, faculty is very experienced with excellent diversity in the student population.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are a lot of Indian restaurants with student offers, but the prices are a little too high. For a meal for 1, you generally need to pay at least 20 Pounds. There are a bunch of pubs where you get meal deals for under 10 Pounds, and somewhere you also get free refills of tea and coffee, like Wetherspoons. I prefer to cook myself and eat outside once in a while with friends.

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Data Science - Batch of 2024

3.8

Life and study in university of Bristol is good.

Tips: Bristol is an easy-going laidback fun city that makes you forget you're far from home. The course was created to help students from various backgrounds gain a solid understanding of Data Science. Therefore, if you want to study data Science or AI in greater depth there are better universities with better course descriptions, but if you want to transition from a different field to data Science this course will be useful.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Data Science - Batch of 2023

3.3

Decent education with a hefty price

Tips: There is a cultural shift while moving to a new country as always. Things are done differently compared to back home. Trying to be part of their community help in getting accustomed to the people. No scholarships are provided. University is good overall. Course is good as well. You have the freedom to how deep you want to go in a particular module. Lecturers are smart however they lack lecturing skills. Lecturers who have native language English are good at it.

Likes (Part time work): Both on-campus and off-campus opportunities are good. If your proactive and committed in looking at jobs everywhere you will always find one. University has a lot of jobs on its portals on a daily basis and they pay well. You just need to keep looking till you find one. The basic salary is 10.42.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent settlement chances are limited. You have to be proactive and committed in this process or you won't be able to find one. Recently country policies have been against excessive immigration so thinking it will be easy here will be a bit delusional. Given a chance yes I will immigrate to this country.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Human Resource Management and the Future of Work - Batch of 0

I experienced best college life

Tips: Students coming here would have to balance work and studies. This is going to be the most socially active experience ever. There are plenty of scholarship opportunities as well, varying from region to region. The cultural understanding is fabulous there.

Likes (Internships): They're fully driven towards internships, from the very start of the academic year. They give us internships varying in different eras of management. Not only does it provide really good internships in HR but various other domains of management which as a whole improves overall knowledge.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Since I myself would like to move back to India so haven't explored much about settlement options. But as far as I know, immigration process is good. UK provides various good options for settlement/immigration. So students can choose.

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2023Read more

Aditya

MSc Finance and Investment - Batch of 2023

3.8

UoB is really great to study because of its faculty and their overall world ranking

Tips: They should definitely check if the city is safe to live in and how many part-time job opportunities it has. They should also see what is in the curriculum and study a bit before coming here if in case it is needed. Focus on getting an internship as it will help you in getting a job later. Students should feel confident before coming because the university has many things to offer that will help us in future.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is really amazing as the university arranges many events for students to get used to the environment and get comfortable. They arrange events in which you can get to know students from different countries and courses and it really helps us build connections.

Dislikes (Internships): It is very different for Masters students to get any internships as our course is only for 1 year. Students should focus on getting a part-time job first as it is comparatively very easy to get one. Getting an internship in the interested field is difficult in my opinion.

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2023Read more

Anonymous

MSc Financial Technology with Data Science - Batch of 2023

3.5

Food options are not good. Job options are hard to find.

Tips: It would help if you searched about the job opportunities available in the country before joining the course. Because most students are facing difficulty in getting a decent job after graduation. Also, research about the accommodation options is beneficial, it is better to take university accommodation.

Likes (Part time work): The part-time job opportunities available at the university are very limited. However, it isn't that hard to find a part-time job outside the university. There are so many stores and restaurants that are there to employ students on a part-time basis.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Although there are a lot of Indian restaurants in the city, a good authentic one is missing. Especially for South Indians, there is hardly any option available. Having food outside is costly as well. We have to cook for yourself for most of the time.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2024Read more

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How do you compare the University of Bristol and the University of Manchester?

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Both the University of Bristol and the University of Manchester are well respected universities in the UK, but they are comparable in a number of ways, e.g.
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Can an average Indian student join University of Bristol?

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Yes. More than 650 students from India currently study here.

Applicants will need to meet the English language requirements for their chosen course. Different courses need different levels of language skills, referred to as profiles

Aparna Vinod T

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Why do Indian students choose to study at University of Bristol?

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Majority of indian students choose to study at University of bristol because of the Academic Excellence

Bristol is ranked 9th in the UK, and 54th in the world, in the latest QS World University Rankings (2025)

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Is University of Bristol, UK a better option than Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, India for doing MBA?

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Whether the University of Bristol, UK or Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, India is a better option for an MBA depends on a number of factors, including cost, programme length, and global reputation.

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Is getting part-time jobs easy while studying at University of Bristol?

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Many students secure part-time roles by contacting employers proactively.

Recommended work hours for full-time undergraduate students is no more than 15 hours per week during term-time, and postgraduate students no more than 20 hours per week. It's important that you leave enough time for your academ

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