University of Bristol
The University of Bristol, founded in 1876, is a research-intensive institution with a strong reputation across many disciplines. We are members of the prestigious Russell Group and a top ten UK university (QS World University Rankings 2025). Bristol is one of the country's top five universities for research (THE analysis of REF 2021), making it an attractive choice for PhD students. We welcome students and staff from over 140 countries, with 32% of our students being international.