University of the West of England (UWE)

The University of the West of England (abbreviated UWE) is the highest public education institution in Britain that has been operating since the beginning of 1992. The main building of a higher education institution is located within the boundaries of the small town of Bristol.

Most of the independent ratings of universities allocates a higher educational institution a place in the list of the TOP-80 higher educational institutions of Britain.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

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UK universities are known for their diverse subject offerings. Business, medicine, and engineering traditionally see high demand, with growing interest in computer science. 

Electronic resources and databases play an important role in modern education, therefore access to them is available to all students of the university: they contribute to deepening knowledge, self-education in free time, research work, and information exchange.

Some UWE programs are available for online study: through an electronic website with a wide range of services, Personal Accounts, and chats with teachers, students receive quality knowledge and the same opportunities as full-time students.

UWE includes three large colleges:

• Art, technology, environment,
• Business, law,
• Healthcare, science, society.

Specialized faculties operate at each college, teaching specialized disciplines.

Based on each college of UWE, research centers operate:

• Art, technology, environment,
• Business, law,
• Healthcare, science, society.

Leading research by scientific staff and graduate students focuses on topics such as:

• Creative industries, technologies,
• Digital future,
• Health, wellbeing,
• Climate change resilience.

The university has several student residences with the following infrastructure:

• Tv
• Access to the Internet
• Laundry
• Elevator
• Bicycle parking
• Gyms
• Student room: standard rooms with bath, wardrobe, single bed, desk, chair, bookshelves, mirror
• Comfort rooms available
• Common areas: kitchen with cooking area, microwave, fridges, iron, kettle and storage cabinets
• Location within walking distance of the university, on campus or beyond.

Residences with prices for the year:

• Student Village: 5945 £ -6088 £
• Wallscourt Park: 5293 £ -7700 £
• Carroll Court: £ 4,694
• The Hollies: 4451 £ -6798 £
• Marketgate: £ 6,512-£ 8,140

Popular sports sections:

Interest clubs:

• Gold rating for student experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023),
• High percentage of graduates employed in their field,
• #4 among universities in South West England in the Guardian League 2025 ranking,
• The first university to receive the «University Mental Health Charter» award for continuous improvement in student wellbeing,
• 76% of research is assessed by REF 2021 as world-leading, internationally excellent,
• «Institution of the Year» in sustainability — Green Gown Awards 2023,
• Multinational student body: approximately 9,000 international students out of 39,000 students,
• Extensive range of courses available at all levels,
• Opportunity for online learning.

A university can be considered quite large, because here every year about 30,000 students take a course. The academic staff of a higher education institution is about 2000 teachers. You can clarify information about the life of a higher education institution, as well as get acquainted with teachers and students on the pages of the official website of the university - the address of the portal www.uwe.ac.uk, as well as on the university pages on social networks Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube.

University infrastructure

All students and employees of this institution is available library and hostel.

• September 16 - Start of classes
• 12.16-5.01 - Winter holidays
• 6.01-17.01 - Session
• 6.04-19.04 - Spring break
• 04/27-22.05 - Session
• 06/26 - Summer holidays.

Prospective students apply and complete some registration steps online, which simplifies the admission process for international applicants. Candidates will need to:

• Fill out a detailed application form and provide the required documents,
• Pay the registration fee,
• Pass an interview, possible entrance tests,
• Receive an official letter of readiness for enrollment,
• Make a deposit to reserve a place on the course, in residence,
• Arrive on campus to start classes.

Admission to the UWE is carried out according to several criteria by the selection committee. However, the main indicator is the performance at the previous place of study. Every year it is traditionally divided into two parts - semesters. The cost of education is quite high and reaches a size of $ 10,000 for each semester. Moreover, the tuition fee in graduate and undergraduate is no different. And those who want to save money can do this through good academic performance and scholarships. Also, students have the choice of studying remotely or in person. There is also the option of participating in exchange programs between universities all over the world for both students and faculty.

UWE provides a wide range of scholarships, awards from partner organizations and funds, assistance in obtaining government loans, subsidies, and grants.

Students who are particularly successful in their studies, sports, creativity and volunteering are awarded scholarships. Payments cover part of the cost of annual tuition and other expenses, and may finance further education at the university. Examples of UWE scholarship programs:

• 1^st Formation Business Scholarship,
• Applied Sciences Scholarship,
• BBS Studios Wildlife Filmmaking Scholarship,
• Chevening British Scholarship,
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship,
• College of Arts, Technologies & Environment Dean’s International Scholarship,
• Faculty of Health, Science & Society Dean’s Scholarship,
• FutureAl Scholarship,
• Hodgkin House Residency Scholarship,
• International Sports Scholarship.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision