Bristol University Officers' Training Corps

A Student Life Less Ordinary

The Bristol University Officers' Training Corps (BUOTC) offers a unique experience to university students looking to challenge and develop themselves, make life-long friends and get paid.

You'll receive internationally recognised military and leadership training along with the opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of sports and adventurous training activities. The training is designed to fit around your academic commitments.

You are under no obligation to join the Regular Army or Army Reserves after your time with the UOTC finishes.

Bristol University Officers’ Training Corps (BUOTC) is an Army Reserve unit that recruits exclusively from university students across the Bristol and Bath area.

Affiliated universities include: Bristol University, University of the West of England, Bath University and Bath Spa.

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Freshers Fair Dates

All dates for 2024 are now closed.

Dates for 2025 will be published here soon.

Sport and Adventurous Training

Bristol UOTC fields competitive teams in many disciplines such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Football and much more. As an Officer Cadet you will be supported to try new sports and even compete at the highest levels in your chosen field.

Adventurous Training features strongly throughout the UOTC year and enables Officer Cadets to test and stretch their limits. You can train in anything from kayaking in the UK to skiing the Alps, rock climbing in Bavaria and everything in between.

Social Activities

And of course, we also have a fantastic social calendar, from glittering regimental dinners and cocktail parties to casual fancy dress events, the BUOTC has everything you need to enhance and compliment your time at university in Bristol.

Simply click the link below, we will contact you with more information on how to start the application process.

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