University of the West of England

The University of the West of England (UWE), also known as UWE Bristol, is a public research university, located in and around Bristol, England. With over 37,000 students and 4,200 staff, it is the largest provider of higher education in the South West of England. The institution was formed as Bristol Polytechnic in 1970 and received university status in 1992, becaming the University of the West of England, Bristol. In common with the University of Bristol and University of Bath, it can trace its origins to the Merchant Venturers' Technical College, founded as Bristol Trade and Mining School in 1856. UWE Bristol is made up of several campuses in Greater Bristol. Frenchay Campus is the largest campus in terms of student numbers, as most of its courses are based there.

Sponsor type

Higher education institution

Licence

Student sponsor with a track record

Compliance

Subject to an action plan with the Home Office

Founded

1970

Students

28,990