The University of the West of England Bristol, in the UK, has a dedicated support service for student athletes, which includes a discount on course fees and monitoring of sporting performance. Find out how to compete below!
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University of the West of England Bristol
a Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) Over £300 million has been invested in campus facilities over the past six years, including a sports centre with various facilities such as a gym, squash courts, a climbing wall and multi-sport pitches for football, lacrosse, rugby and soccer.
The university encourages sports activities among all its students, who number more than 160 students. Student clubs and societies available.
The University of the West of England Bristol is made up of three faculties: Arts, Technology and Environment; Business and Law; and Health, Science and Society. Its courses have a practical focus, with many internship opportunities, and Bristol is a business hub offering opportunities to find work during and after studies.
UWE Bristol Sports Scholarship
every year, International Sports Scholarship UWE Bristol selects 30 undergraduate and postgraduate students who are also high-performance athletes.
Scholarship recipients receive a 30% discount on the cost of each year of their chosen course, as well as a comprehensive support package for practice and sports performance.
To compete you need:
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Demonstrate excellence in chosen sport;
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Meet the entry criteria for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree at UWE Bristol (academic standard and English language proficiency);
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Not be a sponsored student or have received any other discount from UWE Bristol.
Registration is done electronically by filling out the form International Sports Scholarship on the UWE Bristol website.
Selected student-athletes represent the university in competitions British universities and colleges sport (BUCS), the governing body for university sport in the UK, and as ambassadors even after graduation in order to help promote the University of the West of England’s courses and sporting programme to prospective students.
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UWE Bristol Admission Requirements for Brazilian Applicants
To apply for a UWE Bristol degree, Brazilian students must have completed at least one year of study at a university in Brazil, as well as taking an official English language proficiency test to demonstrate an appropriate level of skills.
If you prefer, the University of the West of England Bristol offers preparation courses for international students through its International College. With successful completion of the Foundation Stage, you can progress to your chosen degree.
