Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Bristol. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 45 | $29,493 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 28 | $41,008 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 22 | $45,721 | See → |
| Business & management | 21 | $45,653 | See → |
| Social sciences | 20 | $37,035 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 17 | $39,593 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 16 | $34,476 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 15 | $37,035 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 15 | $37,035 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 14 | $45,317 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 13 | $37,035 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 9 | $37,977 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 7 | $43,903 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $40,132 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 6 | $42,017 | See → |
Costs and entry
102 courses mention scholarships. 13 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Bristol
The job market for the University of Bristol's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Bristol cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $38,920 a year; half of the University of Bristol's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $29,493 and $44,845. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $45,721, humanities & languages $29,493.
How is the University of Bristol ranked?
The University of Bristol is ranked #51 by QS (2026), #80 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #98 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #15 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #15 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Geography (#27) and Veterinary Science (#30).
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Bristol offer?
254 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (45), engineering & technology (28) and computer science & data technology (22).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Bristol's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.