The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is a modern university in the thriving city of Bristol. UWE Bristol is one of Britain's most popular universities, with more than 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 Bristol from all parts of the UK, as well as a significant and growing number of international students from over 140 countries worldwide.