University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

About UWE Bristol

At UWE Bristol we empower you to make a choice.

To choose a university that pushes you to be the best you can be. To choose a passion that excites you and gives you purpose. To choose a community that breaks boundaries and leads the way.

UWE Bristol is one of the UK’s larger universities with over 39,000 students which includes 7,000 international students, studying in Bristol or at our overseas partner universities. As an ambitious, supportive university, we work with our industry partners to identify skills shortages, and develop courses that meet industry needs and provide fantastic career opportunities for our students.

And our results speak for themselves.

90% of our postgraduate students in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, published 2024).

We couldn’t be better placed than in Bristol, a vibrant, friendly and creative hub – and our location adds even more to our appeal. From the creative industries to engineering, high-tech to healthcare, and established national corporations to growing start-ups, it’s a hotbed of opportunity where you can achieve your career goals.

How much does it cost to attend UWE-Bristol?

In 2025-2026 the international student yearly tuition fee will be £16,000 which is approximately equivalent to approximately $28,093.00 Canadian dollars (as of January 17, 2025).

 

In addition to tuition, UWE has suggested that additional expenses for accommodation or rent, travel, course costs (books etc.,) living costs (food, clothes, phone, cable/internet/tv and entertainment and socializing can range from $550-$660 per week or approximately $22,000 to $26,000 a year.

Pathway Tuition Discount and Other Available Funding for Durham Students

As a result of the agreement between UWE Bristol and Durham College, Durham students attending UWE Bristol are eligible to receive a one time £4,000.00 tuition discount for their first year of study at UWE Bristol.

In addition, Canadian students are eligible to access the Canada Student Loan component of the Ontario Student Assistance Program. The Canada Student Loan (CSL) program provides funding for accommodation and living expenses for your study outside of Canada. For further information regarding CSL contact the Student Aid office at the college. You may also want to contact the Pathway and Partnership Office to discuss other financial aid and scholarship options that may be available to you from Durham.