Language of instruction
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The University of Bristol is an internationally renowned Top 10 UK university. With seaside, scenery and culture, Bristol was recently ranked as the best place to live in Britain.
The University is ideally located for exploring many of the city’s cultural attractions, shops and green spaces. Bristol is a mere 90 minute journey from London, an hour from several famous beach breaks and close to heritage sights such as Stonehenge and Stratford-upon Avon (the birthplace of Shakespeare).
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 | September–December |
View the Bristol academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Bristol has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- Bachelor of ArtsSemester 1, 2024
it was an absolute joy to experience England's football culture, watching games in pubs, and to go to games
- B ArtsSemester 2, 2022
Get ready to get out of your comfort zone
- B Arts/Information TechnologySemester 2, 2019
The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.
Full-time study load
60 credits per semester at Bristol is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at Bristol.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university (for UQ application purposes). You can choose courses from any of the faculties at Bristol which are open to exchange students, however, there are numerous course restrictions outlined below.
Semester Restrictions
Students wishing to study for a full year at Bristol must commence their exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for Bristol's Semester 1).
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Create your programme with the Bristol course catalogue.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
Bristol has on-campus residences available for exchange students studying at the university or offers the option for off-campus private accommodation. Exchange students are guaranteed accommodation on-campus if they are studying at Bristol for a full year or for the autumn semester, but most students are allocated a room in University housing.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Bristol can vary greatly depending on your habits and lifestyle. The University has provided a detailed guide to the average living expenses while studying and living in Bristol.
The Which? Student Budget Calculator is also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students studying at Bristol can apply for a scholarship through BUTEX. BUTEX offers a number of £500 scholarships to students studying on exchange at member institutions
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
If you are studying in the UK for longer than 6 months you will be covered by the National Health Service (NHS), a publicly-funded system providing healthcare for UK residents. If you are studying at Bristol for less than 6 months you will need to organise private health insurance for the duration of your exchange.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Bristol provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the British High Commission for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)