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University of Bristol

University of Bristol, Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, BS8 1TH Bristol, United Kingdom
3.90 / 5 based on 114 reviews.
Description:
The University of Bristol is a research-based university of international standing. It was founded in 1876 as University College Bristol. It was the first higher educational institution in England to admit women on a basis of equality with men. In 1909 it received a Royal Charter from King Edward VII which enabled it to grant degrees under its own authority. The University is an exempt charity. It organises its academic affairs in some 60 departments and 15 research centres which are arranged in 6 Faculties.


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89% of students recommend
114 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
 All experiences (114)
Student life
4.1/5
 5 stars (12)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (78)
Languages
4.1/5
 3 stars (24)
Expenses
3.2/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“Use the national express for travel in uk because it is cheap and confortable” Read Review
saretta80, Italy

114 reviews of University of Bristol

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HOUSING    
by Ou, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China
Business Studies, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why? Sharing and learning
Personal comments:
It is ok.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by agnesbee, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Economics, Independent
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
by nati78, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Engineering, Independent
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by sara, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
I improve the use of english from a basic english to upper intermediate level.
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EXPENSES    
by Marta, Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Because everything is much more expensive.
Food, Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Marta, Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Not really.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
You will love it!!



FINAL COMMENTS

Nice weather, and really beautiful city.
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