The University of Bristol, founded in 1909, is now well established as a world-class university with centres of excellence spanning the whole range of disciplines. It is a member of the UK's Russell Group of leading research universities and of the Worldwide Universities Network.

The University has 19,173 undergraduate and 6,929 postgraduate students (4,800 taught and 2,129 research). The University has an outstanding reputation and supportive environment on offer to its students. As well as a wide range of taught postgraduate opportunities, the University offers PhD opportunities through a set of professional Doctoral Training Centres and Bristol Doctoral Centre, ensuring all PhD candidates receive both academic and professional support in their careers.

The University is located in the central part of Bristol, the largest city in the south west of England, a thriving business and cultural centre, and a beautiful and enjoyable place to live. Bristol is surrounded by attractive countryside, and within easy reach of London and other major cultural and academic centres in the UK. Bristol International Airport provides an easy and low-cost link to Europe, giving access to a wealth of opportunities for investigation of new countries, new cities and new cultural experiences.