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Studying at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø as an international student

Discover what it's like to live and study at the University, from applying and funding your studies to joining our student community.

Sport University of the Year 2026


We are Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

Read more about the Sport University of the Year 2026 ranking

Our university ranking

We're highly ranked in independent league tables for overall performance, student satisfaction and graduate employment; we’re a university that's well-placed to help you succeed.


Our prospectuses

Order our undergraduate prospectus or create your master's prospectus.


Master's prospectus 2026

Create your personalised prospectus to learn about your choice of taught postgraduate courses and what it's like to live and study at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Getting into 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Find out how to apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral study at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.


How to apply for doctoral study

A doctoral student working on his laptop

Select a research programme and choose how you want to study. Find a supervisor and develop your own project or choose one of our academic-led projects.

Pre-sessional Programme

Three Pre-sessional students attending an English language lesson in a classroom on campus.

We offer courses to help you improve your English and academic skills before you start your studies at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

International Summer School

A free, online programme for students looking to apply for undergraduate degree courses starting in September 2026.

Upcoming events

Join our virtual Open Days to discover what it's like to live and study at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.


#WeAreInternational

Discover the positive contribution international students make at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, and how the University supports them.


Find out about the positive contribution international students make at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, and how the University supports them.

The Vice Chancellor of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø talks about the positive contribution international students make and how 51³Ô¹ÏÍø supports them.

Master's students talk about the benefits of studying and socialising with peers from around the world.

#WeAreInternational student ambassador and master's student, Assanatou, talks about the campaign and her role.

Aminat and her supervisor, Doctor Ruth Bowness, talk about their research, within-host Individual-based model for diabetic tuberculosis patients.

Mohsen and his supervisor, Professor Sarah Halligan, discuss research working with refugee families in Iran and South Africa.

Experience the University

There are lots of ways you can find out what it's like to live and study in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Take part in an online event, go on a virtual tour, or chat with some of our students.


If you're just beginning to think about studying at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, this video is a great place to start.

If you can't come to visit us right now, there are other ways to connect with us and find out about our courses, campus and students.

Get to know our master's courses, campus and students online.

Take a virtual tour of our campus, including the student accommodation buildings, teaching rooms, laboratories, and Sports Training Village.

Take a video tour of campus in Mandarin with Aoxue Meijie. Find out about our Library, teaching rooms, The SU building, arts centre and Sports Training Village.

Joining the community

Become part of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community. Find out what it's like to live in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø as a student, where you can live on campus or in the city, and how our Security team and Students' Union look after our students.


Our international students share their experiences of studying in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in this video.

Our students from China, India, Malaysia, and Thailand talk about what life is like at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

The SU connects cultures through socials, support and representation to improve the international student experience.

Supporting you and your success

Be supported at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. See the support you can get as a student here, including help to improve your English, financial advice, and guidance to improve your wellbeing.


Student Support

Practical advice, wellbeing resources and specialist support to help you make the most of life and study at university.

Disability Service

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The Disability Service can provide advice and support for applicants and current students and information to staff.

Find an international agent

Contact one of our official representatives in your country for advice and support about studying at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.


Our international students' experiences

Read about the achievements of some of our international students and find out what they think about living and studying in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.


Making amputees 'feel' again

Leen attaches a sensor to a prosthetic hand in an electronic engineering lab.

For her postgraduate research degree, Leen Jabban, is researching sensory feedback for hand and arm prosthetics using non-invasive techniques.

Tuition fees, funding, and extra costs

How the University determines your fee status and how this affects the tuition fees you pay. You can also find out about the funding available and the extra costs of studying at university.


Home, EU and Overseas fees for courses and placements, with details of extra costs and payment methods.

Find out about the scholarships, bursaries, and other funding available to master's students to help fund your studies at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

You could be considered for a studentship or scholarship to help you study at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Visas and immigration

Identify the type of visa that you need to be able to study at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, and any additional documents you may need to provide.


Find out which visa type you need, how to apply, and how our Student Immigration Service can help you with your visa questions.

Exchange and visiting students

Learn more about studying at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø as an Erasmus+, exchange, or visiting student.


Important information

Some important things that you need to know before you apply for a place at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.


Admissions policy

Our policy on student recruitment, selection and admissions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study that lead to an award or qualification.

Regulatory information

Read the policies we have in place to ensure the quality of education at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the arrangements we make for students transferring from another institution or course.


Student Protection Plan (SPP)

This plan outlines the arrangements for ensuring the quality and continuation of education for all undergraduate, taught postgraduates and doctoral students.

Student transfer arrangements

Procedure for students wishing to transfer onto courses offered by other higher education providers or who are wishing to transfer onto a course at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

About us

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø was established on Claverton Down in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in 1966. We are a campus university in the South West of England. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is only 1 hour and 25 minutes away from London by train.

We offer courses in engineering, humanities, management, science, and social sciences.

Social media

The following accounts represent the University on social media. Follow us and find out what's going on at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.