University of the West of England - Bristol - Glenside Campus

The University of the West of England, Bristol
The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a public research university, located in and around Bristol, England, which received university status in 1992. In common with the University of Bristol and University of Bath it can trace its origins to the Merchant Venturers' Technical College, founded as a school in 1595 by the Society of Merchant Venturers.

UWE Bristol is made up of several campuses in Greater Bristol. Frenchay Campus is the largest campus in terms of student numbers as most of its courses are based there. City campus provides courses in the creative and cultural industries, and is made up of Bower Ashton Studios, Arnolfini, Spike Island, and Watershed. The institution is affiliated with the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and validates its higher education courses. Frenchay Campus and Glenside Campus are home to most of the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, with a further Adult Nursing cohort based at Gloucester Campus. Hartpury Campus provides training in animal sciences, sport, equine, agriculture and conservation. In 2018, the Teaching Excellence Framework awarded the university Gold.

Glenside Campus
Set in picturesque grounds in Fishponds, 15 minutes bus ride from the city centre and home to our allied health, nursing and midwifery students.
With a wide range of health and social care disciplines taught under one roof, Glenside Campus is dedicated to health and wellbeing, where students are supported to thrive.

• Optometry and Clinical Skills Centre
  • A practical learning space for trainee optometrists, paramedics, nurses and occupational therapy students.
• Skills and simulation centre
  • Step onto our real replica hospital ward at Glenside Campus, complete with consultation rooms, maternity and children’s unit. The centre uses all the same equipment that’s used in NHS hospitals so you can learn how to deliver effective healthcare in safe surroundings.
• Crime Scene House
  • Practice, test and expand paramedic or forensic skills for real in our specially modified Crime Scene House.
• Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training facilities
  • Radiography students in the Department of Allied Health Professions benefit from this amazing training platform which develops invaluable operational skills and builds confidence away from the pressured clinical environment.

Scholarship

UWE Bristol offers some scholarships for international undergraduate students
Please note: To be considered for a scholarship, you must hold an offer to study at the University and fulfil certain eligibility. The scholarship availability, amount and eligibility will depend on the country and/or region that you come from.

For the best chance of being considered for a scholarship, we recommend that you apply early for the course that you are interested in studying.

UWE Bristol offers a range of scholarships for international postgraduate students.
Please note: In order to apply for any UWE Bristol scholarships, you must have received an offer to study at UWE Bristol. Remember to apply for the course early to ensure your scholarship application can be considered.

Accomodation

Choosing where to live is as exciting as it is nerve-wracking – especially if it's your first time away from home. But we'll help you put any nerves to rest. Great accommodation options – on campus and in the city – help you feel at home from the moment you arrive.

In your first year
As long as you apply by the deadline, we guarantee a student home with us for your first year. Check your course entry to see which campus you'll be based on. Then come and have a look round our accommodation on an Open Day.

In your second year or above

• You'll need to find private accommodation for your second year onwards, but we're here to help.
• Any other queries? Our accommodation team is on hand to help.