University of Bristol, England
Firmly established as one of the premier universities in the United Kingdom, the University of Bristol has an international reputation for academic research and is particularly recommended for science division students or those who wish to work on advanced projects in the social sciences or humanities. Founded in 1876, Bristol has an international student body of 12,000 students studying in more than 60 academic departments and 15 research centers. The university is ranked as one of the top ten universities in the UK, and many of its departments in science, social studies, and humanities are rated in the top five, along with Cambridge and Oxford. It was the first university in England to admit women on an equal basis with men and is now the most selective institution of higher education in the UK in terms of the percentage of applicants granted admission. Teaching consists of lectures and small group tutorials with a heavy emphasis on independent study. The city of Bristol is the largest urban area in the South West and is the leading regional center for business, education and culture. Famous for its long history of maritime trade with many parts of world and distinguished accomplishments in engineering, the economic strength of the city today is founded on financial services, aerospace industries, high technology, and media. Bristol is distinguished by its Georgian architecture and has more open space, parkland and woodland than any city in Britain; it is within easy reach of London. Housing is provided in single rooms in dormitories (with meal plans) or apartments with cooking facilities.
Eligibility: Minimum GPA of 3.4. Detailed plan of study. Recommendation of academic adviser.
Institute for Study Abroad
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