Register

How to register

For most students, to be fully registered you must:

• confirm your registration details
• upload your photo
• set up multi-factor authentication
• complete a student document check if you are subject to immigration control
• collect and activate your University ID card (UCard)

If you are studying an online or distance-learning course

• Confirm your registration details
• Set up multi-factor authentication
• Complete the ‘start your studies’ form
• Upload your photo

If you are on a professional course

Some professional courses require you to also complete occupational health and/or Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Your faculty will contact you if you need to do this.

Deadlines to register

Study Abroad (January 2026 starters)

If you are starting a Study Abroad programme in January 2026, you must:

• confirm your registration details between 3 and 12 December 2025
• arrive in Bristol by 12 January 2026
• complete registration by 10 am on Monday 9 February 2026.

Study Abroad students who do not complete registration by this date will be withdrawn from the university. We do not offer extensions for any reasons.

If you have any questions, contact cfsa-inbound@bristol.ac.uk.

Students with a different 2025/26 start date

Your school or faculty will contact you with your registration deadline if you have a different start date.