University of Bristol

Overview

Quick answer: University of Bristol is a public university in Bristol, United Kingdom, offering bachelor's, master's, phd programmes. Indicative international tuition is GBP 25,000 to GBP 35,000 a year; many postgraduate programmes ask for IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

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Fees and cost of study (estimate in BDT)

Estimate only, using rates of 25 October 2026. The official visa funds rule for United Kingdom is in our United Kingdom guide.

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Admission requirements and documents

Typical documents for Bangladeshi applicants. The programme page decides the final list.

• Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
• SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
• English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
• Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
• Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
• Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
• Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Student visa for United Kingdom

The UK offers one-year master's degrees and three-year bachelor's degrees (four in Scotland). Students apply on the Student visa with a CAS from a licensed sponsor.

1. Shortlist courses on university sites and UCAS (undergraduate).
2. Apply and receive an offer; meet the conditions.
3. Pay the deposit and receive your CAS.
4. Prepare funds (28 days), TB test and documents.
5. Apply online, pay the visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, then give biometrics at the visa application centre in Bangladesh.

Full United Kingdom guide

Scholarships to look at

• Chevening Scholarships (Master's)
• Commonwealth Master's Scholarships (Master's)
• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (PhD)
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (Master's)

Also check the university's own scholarships page. No scholarship is guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• University of Bristol (official website)
• GOV.UK Student visa
• GOV.UK Student visa: money
• GOV.UK TB test

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.