The University of Bristol is a prestigious research institution located in Bristol, England. The institution was granted a royal charter in 1909, but its origins can be traced back to a Merchant Venturers’ school established in 1595 and University College, Bristol, which had been operating since 1876. Bristol’s academic structure consists of six faculties, each housing various schools and departments. These faculties offer a wide range of over 200 undergraduate courses, primarily located in the vibrant Tyndalls Park area of the city. The university generated a substantial income of £902.2 million in 2022–23, with a notable portion of £203.3 million coming from research grants and contracts. It holds the distinction of being the largest independent employer in Bristol. Our esteemed faculty consists of highly accomplished individuals who have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields. They have been elected as fellows of prestigious academies such as the Academy of Medical Sciences, the British Academy, the Academy of Social Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the Royal Society. The University of Bristol boasts an impressive roster of alumni and faculty, with an impressive 13 Nobel laureates among them. University of Bristol is affiliated with prestigious academic networks such as the Russell Group, Coimbra Group, and Worldwide Universities Network. Eric Thomas, the former vice-chancellor, served as chairman of the latter from 2005 to 2007. Moreover, the university has an Erasmus Charter, allowing over 500 students annually to study at partner institutions in Europe. The number of applicants for each undergraduate place varies across faculties, with an average range of 6.4 to 13.1. The University of Bristol is highly regarded for its research quality, as evidenced by its impressive ranking of number 5 in the UK according to the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment. Subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Mathematical sciences, Computer science and informatics, Earth systems and environmental sciences, Biological sciences, Geography and environmental studies, Law, Economics and econometrics, and Modern languages and linguistics have received high ratings. Bristol is ranked 4th for the quality of its research according to The Complete University Guide 2024. Bristol is an impressive city that not only ranks 5th for the number of spin outs created, but also boasts the best business incubator in the world, as recognised by UBI Global. The University of Bristol ranked as the fourth most sought-after university among the UK’s top 100 employers, as revealed by the Graduate Market in 2023 report published by High Fliers. It achieved an impressive joint 7th ranking in the U.K. for graduate employability. Bristol has achieved a commendable position in the global academic landscape, ranking 55th worldwide and 9th in the UK according to the prestigious 2024 QS World University Rankings. In 2023, Bristol was ranked 76th globally and 9th in the U.K. by The Times Higher Education World University Ranking. In the year 2023, Bristol secured a commendable position of 88th globally and 8th in the UK, according to the prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities.