A combination of leading research and a charming cosmopolitan city has seen the University of Bristol secure a place in the UK’s top 10 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. The influential rankings placed the University of Bristol among the UK’s leading institutions in a broad range of disciplines. Three Engineering courses rank in the top five, including first for General Engineering, 4th place for Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering and 5th for Civil Engineering. The University also achieved second place for Russian and Eastern European Languages and Animal Studies, and top five positions for Music, German, Social Policy, Dentistry, Education, and French. “Our rise into the UK’s top 10 is a testament to the dedication of our staff and students, and to our ambition to lead globally through innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence.”