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University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

UWE Bristol is a large modern university whose main Frenchay campus is on the northern edge of Bristol, with health courses at Glenside. It offers more than 300 practice-focused courses with strong links to industry, particularly in business, computing, engineering, health and nursing, law and the built environment, and has students from over 140 countries.

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Location: Bristol, England
Undergraduate fees: £17,500
Postgraduate fees: £17,250 – £18,750
Intakes: September, January
IELTS (undergraduate): Typically 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (Nursing 7.0, with 6.5 in writing)
IELTS (postgraduate): Typically 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component (some health courses 6.5 with 6.0 in each)
Note: Figures from course pages for 2027/28 entry: most undergraduate degrees £17,500 a year; checked master's £17,250-£18,000, MBA £18,750. Postgraduate fees vary by course, so check each course page; the fee search is at coursefees.uwe.ac.uk.

For Sri Lankan students

Entry requirements.

Undergraduate: Sri Lankan A-levels are accepted as comparable to UK A-levels; course tariff points apply (e.g. 112-120 UCAS points). Students who fall short can take a foundation or international year one at UWE's International College.
Postgraduate: A good bachelor's degree or a four-year degree from a recognised Sri Lankan university is considered for direct entry. HND or third-class degree holders are not normally accepted for most master's.
English: Cambridge GCE O Level English Language grade C or above is listed as meeting the English requirement; some courses ask for more.

Source: uwe.ac.uk

Funding

Scholarships

International Student Scholarships of up to £4,000 are open to international fee payers at UG and PG level, and the PG Employability Scholarship is worth 50% of tuition (by invitation). There are also college-specific Dean's scholarships for some master's courses.

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Popular courses at University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

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Undergraduate (Bachelor's)

Top-up degree

BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top Up)Accounting & Finance · 1 year · £17,500/yr · Sep Apply

Postgraduate (Master's)

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Information checked October 2026 from University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)’s official website: uwe.ac.uk/courses/international-study/country-or-, uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applicat, uwe.ac.uk/courses/funding/scholarships-and-bursar, uwe.ac.uk/courses/fees. Fees and requirements can change; we confirm the latest details before you apply.

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