The University of Bristol is a prestigious Russell Group university, established in 1876. It is currently ranked 54th in the world (QS 2025) and has 26 subject areas ranked in the world's top 100. Bristol is known for producing world-class research, and students have access to top facilities, such as the Isambard-AI supercomputer (most powerful in the UK), the Cabot Institute, which produces interdisciplinary research on the environment and the Theatre Collection, one of the world’s largest British theatre archives.

While many Colombian students choose Bristol for its reputation, the city of Bristol is also a major attraction as it offers an excellent quality of life to students, with its vibrant arts scene, international food culture and beautiful mix of green spaces, historical architecture and modern facilities. The University of Bristol is ranked 12th in the world for sustainability (QS 2025) and these values are also imbibed by the city.