The University of the West of England, Bristol or UWE Bristol, was established in 1992 and has continued to grow in reputation over the years. In 2026, UWE Bristol is ranked in the Top 10 for Modern Universities by the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and is ranked 39th in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026. It is considered one of the fastest-rising universities in the UK, consistently maintaining high teaching standards and achieving a Gold rating for Student Experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
Why study at UWE Bristol?
- All programmes are designed to equip students with the skills and mindset that employers are looking for
- UWE Bristol has a strong reputation for graduate employability, with 89% of graduates employed within 15 months after graduation
- The university has strong industry partnerships, offering opportunities for internships, real-world projects, and hands-on learning
- Opportunity to gain work experience through shadowing at Future Space Bristol
- Career Catalyst, a new programme designed to develop leadership and professional skills tailored to students
- Applicants who have completed an international undergraduate degree may not be required to submit an English language test
- Generous scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students
Scholarships for 2026
1. Global Success Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Value: up to £9,000
Level: Undergraduate
Eligibility criteria
- Must be an international student with an offer for an undergraduate programme in 2026
- Must meet all entry requirements, including English language requirements
- Not available for some programmes
- Eligible students will receive an invitation email to apply and cannot apply directly
- Cannot be combined with other scholarships
- Application must be submitted within 14 days after receiving the invitation email
2. Postgraduate Success Scholarship
Value:
- £2,500 for students paying a minimum tuition fee of £8,500
- £3,000 for students paying full tuition fees in one payment
Level: Postgraduate
Eligibility criteria
- Must be an international student with an offer for a postgraduate programme in 2026
- Must meet all entry requirements, including English language requirements
- Cannot be combined with other scholarships
- Not available for certain programmes including Bar Training Course (PGDip/LLM), all PGCE courses, MArch Architecture, all MRes courses, MA Wildlife Filmmaking, and Solicitors Training courses (PGDip/LLM)
- Automatically considered
📆 Application deadline: 1 June 2026
3. Video Submission Scholarship
Value: £5,000
Level: Undergraduate or Postgraduate
Eligibility criteria
- Must be a student from Thailand with a GPA of 3.0 or above and have received an offer for a postgraduate programme in 2026
- Submit a 2–3 minute video answering the question:
- “Why UWE Bristol is not like other UK universities and what makes it the right choice for your future”
- Upload the video to TikTok with the hashtag #UWEBristolScholarship2026
- Must not have previously studied in the UK
- Cannot be combined with other scholarships
📆 Application deadline: 30 May 2026
With so many scholarships available at UWE Bristol, applying late could mean missing out on great opportunities. Tuition fees at the university are already relatively affordable, and receiving a scholarship can make studying in the UK even more budget-friendly, while still graduating from a well-recognised university with global standards.
Interested in studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at UWE Bristol?
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