University of the West of England, Bristol
Bristol · UKPRN 10007164
Sponsor Licence Status
Checked against the Home Office register on 9 September 2026.
verifiedOn the sponsor registerThis institution can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you need for a Student visa application.
Quick Facts
- Official website
- uwe.ac.uk
- Address
- Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
Bs16 1Qy - UKPRN
- 10007164 · UKRLP record
Location & Map
How University of the West of England, Bristol compares
With 36,380 enrolled students, University of the West of England, Bristol is the 11th largest of the 304 UK higher education providers in the HESA statistics we track — putting it in the top 4% by size. The student body is 54% female and 46% male.
It is one of 13 licensed student sponsors in Bristol, a city whose 4 higher education providers enrol a combined 68,965 students. You can compare them all on the Bristol sponsors page.
What “Track Record” status means for you
University of the West of England, Bristol holds Student Sponsor – Track Record status, the strongest rating on the register. It is given to sponsors with a sustained history of immigration compliance and low visa refusal rates. In practice this can work in your favour: track-record sponsors are permitted to assess your English language ability themselves rather than requiring a Secure English Language Test, and applicants sponsored by them are more often placed under the differentiation arrangements, which means financial and qualification documents may not need to be submitted up front. You must still genuinely meet every requirement — the Home Office can ask for the evidence at any point.
About University of the West of England, Bristol
University of the West of England, Bristol is a UK higher education provider based in Bristol, with around 36,380 enrolled students according to the latest HESA data, making it one of the UK's larger higher education providers.
It currently holds a Home Office student sponsor licence with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, which means international students can obtain a CAS and apply for a UK Student visa to study here. Check the live status above before accepting any offer, as the register changes regularly.
Compare more options in our full sponsor list or see every licensed sponsor in Bristol. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.
Money you need to show for a course at University of the West of England, Bristol
University of the West of England, Bristol sits outside London, so the lower maintenance figure applies: £1,171 per month for up to nine months (a maximum of £10,539), plus one academic year of tuition fees. That is £13,761 − £10,539 = £3,222 less than a London course requires. See the financial requirements guide for the 28-day rule and which accounts qualify.
Those are the funds you must hold, separate from what you pay: the visa application costs £558 and the Immigration Health Surcharge £776 for each year of your course. Work out your own total with the fee calculator.
University of the West of England, Bristol: frequently asked questions
Is University of the West of England, Bristol a licensed student visa sponsor?
Yes. University of the West of England, Bristol appears on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, so it can issue a CAS for a UK Student visa application. We re-check the register every day; this page was last verified on 9 September 2026.
How many students study at University of the West of England, Bristol?
Around 36,380 students are enrolled according to the latest HESA statistics, making it the 11th largest of the 304 UK providers we track.
How much money do I need to study at University of the West of England, Bristol?
You must show £1,171 per month for up to nine months (maximum £10,539) plus one year of tuition fees, because University of the West of England, Bristol is outside London.
Where is University of the West of England, Bristol located?
University of the West of England, Bristol is based in Bristol (BS16 1QY). Its UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10007164, which you can use to verify it on the UK Register of Learning Providers.
Other universities in Bristol
Sources: Home Office register of licensed student sponsors (checked daily), UK Register of Learning Providers (address details), HESA student statistics and Wikidata (official website). Page rebuilt on 9 September 2026.