Achieve your Chevening dreams at the University of Bristol

Ranked 54th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025, the University of Bristol has always been a popular choice for Chevening scholars.

Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol is highly regarded for its innovative research, offering a range of postgraduate programmes across fields as diverse as arts, science, business, engineering, law and medicine.

Bayarbaatar Bold at the University of Bristol

Why the University of Bristol?

Bayarbaatar from Mongolia, chose the University of Bristol for its leading research and innovation in the field of digital health.

‘The Digital Health MSc programme I studied uniquely integrates theory, research, and real-world applications, exemplified by initiatives like the SPHERE project and the LEAP partnership, which advance healthcare technology and research with significant funding and expertise.’

Whereas Afeez from Nigeria, was drawn to the interdisciplinary approach of the University of Bristol’s MSc Education (Learning, Technology, and Society) which has equipped them with the knowledge they need for their career in EdTech.

‘Another reason [I was attracted to the University of Bristol] is its strong reputation and industry connections.’

What makes studying at the University of Bristol so special?

‘Studying at the University of Bristol feels like connecting dots where learning from one module complements the next, much like a human body’s interconnected systems.

‘Modules such as Digital Health Case Studies, People and Systems, Responsible Innovation, and Health Data Analytics blend seamlessly, providing a cohesive and holistic understanding of digital health,’ says Bayarbaatar

Afeez adds that, ‘studying at the University of Bristol offers pride and excellence’.

‘Ranked 5th in the world for research, it boasts 32% international students fostering global connectedness, intercontinental learning, and impactful benefits for its community’.

How has the University of Bristol helped you achieve your goals? 

On Bayarbaatar’s journey from clinician to clinical data scientist/digital health professional, the University of Bristol has helped them develop essential skills not just in computer science and digital health research, but also in leadership and collaboration.

‘Through my MSc, I developed a smart insole and led an international AI medical survey with the Chevening 2023-24 cohort, involving 1,049 doctors across 50 countries, demonstrating the global reach of my education.’

Afeez had a similar experience of learning and growth.

‘Bristol has helped me achieve my goals by equipping me with the required knowledge and skills in designing technology for learning and educational futures.

‘I have also developed critical thinking skills and established connections with like-minded professionals.’

If you’re thinking about completing your master’s in the UK, the University of Bristol offers a welcoming environment to international students with more than 140 countries represented in their student population.

Additionally, as a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, the institution brings together some of the world’s greatest minds to tackle a wide variety of subjects.

If you’re ready to take on the challenge, you will be supported to reach your goals, no matter how big they might be!

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