Registration
Information on registration for new, returning and international students.
Why you need to register
Whether you’re a new or returning student, you will need to complete student registration at the start of each academic year. You will receive an email from the University inviting you to register online. You must register with the University so that you can:
- confirm your details
- agree to UWE Bristol's Terms and Conditions
- arrange to pay your fees
- access the online learning platforms
- access your timetable (it takes three working days for your full timetable to be visible in MYUWE)
- receive your student loan (if applicable)
- collect your student ID card upon arrival.
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December onwards
Register for January 2025
Before you arrive on campus, you need to register online and upload your ID card photo. This will give you access to our IT systems, your timetable and financial information. It only takes a few minutes.
Registration is open from December if you're starting your course in January 2025.
You will receive an email from the University inviting you to register online.
Use your UWE Bristol email address and password to register in MYUWE.
For more help, visit our Registration guidance.
Register nowDecember onwards
Help and support
If you experience any problems, we're here to help. You can:
- check out the MYUWE registration guidance
- complete our Get help with registration form
- chat with us live (click on the yellow speech bubble in the bottom right of your screen)
- visit the Welcome Hub.
January 2025
View your timetable
You must register to view your full teaching timetable. Don’t delay your registration as, once timetables have been published, it takes up to three working days for your timetable to be visible in MYUWE.
Find out when your timetable will be available.
View your timetableJanuary 2025
Book your 'Right to study check' appointment
As an international student sponsored by UWE Bristol to be in the UK, you need to complete your in-person enrolment as part of your visa sponsorship. You'll need to present your passport and visa to be scanned.
Appointments will be available from January. You will need your UWE Bristol login and password to book an appointment.
Book your appointmentJanuary to February 2025
Welcome Hub
To help you get settled we provide support across all three campuses at our Welcome Hub to make sure you have a good start to your university journey. Our friendly staff are here to help you.
Find out more about Welcome HubJanuary onwards
Collect your ID card
We can only print your ID card if you have uploaded your photo. Upload your photo on MYUWE as soon as you receive your sign in details. Get more help uploading your photo.
You should collect your ID card from the campus where you study. Please allow at least two working days after uploading your photo in MYUWE before going to collect your ID card.
How to collect your ID cardJanuary onwards
Download the New student checklist
The New student checklist, which includes a welcome map of Frenchay Campus, will assist you with your next steps. The checklist is a valuable tool for monitoring essential tasks and pinpointing key locations as you settle into university life.
New student checklist (PDF)January onwards
Come along to our events
Meet new friends and join our various events. Visit the UWE Bristol events website to explore and get involved today.
See what's onNew, returning and international students
New students
Find out everything you need to know about registering as a new student at UWE Bristol including applying for your Student ID card and receiving your timetable.
Returning students
You need to complete student registration at the start of each academic year. Find out more about replacing a lost Student ID card, returning to study after time out and transferring courses.
International students
Find out more about registering as an international student at UWE Bristol, including passport and visa checking, fees and funding and getting support through our welcome hub.