The University of the West of England (UWE) is a modern, growing university in the thriving harbourside city of Bristol. UWE Bristol is one of Britain's most popular universities, with around 30,000 students and 3,000 staff and is the largest provider of Higher Education in the South West of England. Students come to UWE from all parts of the UK, as well as a significant and growing number of international students from over 50 countries worldwide.
Although UWE is a modern, new University, it has its roots in a number of colleges which reflect a lively local tradition of vocational education dating back to the 16th century. In addition to this, Glenside Campus Museum offers an interesting insight into the history of the site as a war hospital and asylum.