New postgraduate research students

At the University of Bristol, you are part of a thriving and vibrant community of over 3,000 postgraduate researchers. All our postgraduate researchers are automatically a part of the Bristol Doctoral College. Find out how we can support you as you settle into research life and our wonderful city.

For information on registration, visit the University's New Students pages.

Look out for our welcome emails

We'll be sending you a series of emails providing key resources and information to make the most out of your time at Bristol. Look out for these informative emails from the Bristol Doctoral College.

Read our new PGR guidance

Get organised with our guidance for new PGRs.

Visit our Bristol Doctoral College events page

Find details of our free events programme which takes place throughout the year and sign up for study skills and social activites.