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Research at Bristol

Bristol was ranked 5th in the UK for research and is home to world-changing research across many fields (THE analysis of REF 2021). We welcome students from across the globe and offer a supportive community with significant opportunities for professional development. Find out more about research at Bristol.

Applying to Bristol

Things are a little different when you apply to study a postgraduate research degree, so we recommend familiarising yourself with the application process by reading our how to apply pages early in your journey.

It is also a good idea to find a suitable supervisor and contact them before you start your application. Depending on your research area, you may need to name a proposed supervisor in your application.

Specific advice relating to supervision and applications is available on the programme webpage, which you can visit using the programme finder.

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