This information is for students starting their programme in September 2022. Information for those joining in January 2023 will be provided later in the year. 

Finding accommodation

• Direct enrol (non-exchange) students are guaranteed an offer of a place in University accommodation for September entry, if you apply by the deadline. 
• Exchange students from institutions outside of Europe are guaranteed an offer for September entry, if you apply by the deadline. 
• Exchange students from our European partners are not guaranteed an offer for September of January but are still welcome to apply as a non-guaranteed applicant. Please ensure that you also search for private accommodation options as well as it is unlikely that you will  be offered a room university accommodation. 

Follow the instructions on the accommodation website for more information. 

When to arrive

Study Abroad induction activities begin on Monday 19 September for students starting in the autumn semester.

Students are advised to arrive no later than Sunday 18 September as all induction activities are mandatory and will be held in-person.

Registration and orientation

You need to register before the start of your programme. We will contact you with more information about registration and orientation closer to the start of the semester.

Study Abroad (General pathway) students

Orientation for Study Abroad (General pathway) students will start from Monday 19 September. The Global Opportunities team will send further information about orientation activities shortly before the start of the semester.

Study Abroad (Subject pathway) students

Orientation for Study Abroad (Subject pathway) students will start from Monday 19 September. You will be invited to a welcome session in your host academic department during the first week of term.

If you are unsure which pathway applies to you, please check your offer letter. 

University ID card (UCard)

Your UCard is your personal University card. You need it to access campus facilities.

After you have completed registration, you can upload your photo for your UCard.

Tuition fees

Your offer letter includes information about your tuition and accommodation fees.

Tuition fees

Exchange students

Students coming to Bristol as part of an exchange partnership do not pay any tuition fees to the University of Bristol. If you receive an invoice for tuition fees, contact the Global Opportunities team.

Sponsored students

If you are coming to Bristol through a programme provider or if your home university is paying your tuition fees on your behalf, you are classified as a sponsored student. Your sponsor will be invoiced after you have registered. If you receive an invoice for tuition fees directly, contact the Global Opportunities team.

Self-financing students

You will receive an invoice for your tuition fees after you have registered. If you want to pay the balance of your fees in instalments, contact the Student Fees team.

Accommodation fees

Your accommodation fees are due when you take up your place in University accommodation. Find out how to pay your accommodation fees.

If you are being sponsored for accommodation, your invoices will be sent directly to your sponsor. If you receive an invoice in error, contact the Global Opportunities team.