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Bristol has been selected as one of the world’s
‘Top 10 Cities for 2009’ by DK Eyewitness, the world’s best-selling guidebook publisher.

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The convenient location of the city

Bristol is less than 2 hours from London, just 10 minutes by train from Bath, and a short drive from The Cotswolds and Welsh countryside and places of interest such as Stonehenge and Glastonbury.

Two world class universities

Bristol is home to two world class universities: University of Bristol and the University of the West of Engand.

The varied night life and social scene

Bristol enjoys a packed programme of cultural and social events, including music and film festivals, outdoor theatre and street markets.

During the summer the city enjoys the International Balloon Festival and The Vegan Fayre, as well as the harbour and jazz festivals.

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Economic Opportunities

There are plenty of employment opportunities in Bristol and the head offices of many major companies, such as Airbus and Rolls Royce are located in Bristol.

The expansion of Bristol International Airport

Bristol International Airport now has low cost direct flights to many cities in Europe including Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, Budapest, Nice, Rome, Venice and many more. There are also direct flights to New York.

For further information about Bristol International Airport and direct flights from Bristol visit:

• www.bristolairport.co.uk
• www.easyjet.co.uk
• www.klm.com
• www.ryanair.com

The friendliness of the people of Bristol

Bristol is a friendly, cosmopolitan city with a population of 500,000 and a long history as an important British port.

Bristol is growing in popularity as a tourist destination and has all the attractions of a major city, but students can still get a feel for what it is like to live, work and study in the UK.

A desirable alternative UK destination.

Bristol is a beautiful port city with a fascinating history. Many of our students have decided to come to Bristol because it is new and interesting alternative location in the UK.

When we surveyed our students to find out their reasons for studying in Bristol rather than other cities in the UK, this was a typical response:

"You can study in a lively city and join several social activities, so that you can have the possibility to know many other students and practise English most of the time."

The types of students who are recommended to come to Bristol are, "independent, inquisitive and interested in having a great experience of life."