University of Bedfordshire

About us

Location Luton, United Kingdom Funding Type Public
No of Students 20 Establishment University
Founded In 1882 Estimated Cost of Living 13632 GBP
Address University Square Luton, LU1 3JU United Kingdom

We are a vibrant, ambitious academic community celebrating diversity and the transformative power of education. We are the University of Bedfordshire.

At a Glance

The University of Bedfordshire is proud to be an internationally recognised and award-winning institution with a heritage of quality education going back more than 100 years. We believe in nurturing our students to become educated, employable and entrepreneurial global citizens.
Our vibrant and cosmopolitan student population is made up of around 20,000 students from around 115 countries. The University appears in the Times Higher Education World Young University rankings as one of the top 300 universities in the world under 50 years old. In our most recent QAA review, we were commended for the high quality and standards of our higher education provision (QAA, 2015).

Why?

Why choose Bedfordshire?

We’re a melting pot of vibrant cultures, at the heart of diverse communities

Students from a mix of around 115 countries. Campus towns that bring the world to you through their shops, restaurants and cafes. Centrally placed campuses and accommodation.
96% of our students feel fellow students show respect for others (University of Bedfordshire data analysis, 2023).

We open up opportunities

  • 99% of our home students come from state schools (Times Good University Guide, 2024)
  • 57% of our students have parents who didn't attend university 
  • Half our students are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, under-represented in higher education
  • We're one of only 22 UK universities to be awarded the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) quality mark
  • We support young adults leaving care and living independent from family with financial support through bursaries.

We care about our world and your future

  • 3rd in the UK in the People & Planet University Green League (2023/24)
  • Holder of Eco Campus Platinum award (2024)
  • 5-star rating for environmental sustainability (The Times Higher UK University Rankings, 2024)
  • Annual carbon emissions reduced by 700 tonnes (or 52 single-decker buses!)
  • Internationally excellent, world-leading research with a focus on real-world problems (REF, 2021)

We prepare you for the world of work

  • Dynamic partnerships with thousands of businesses, projects and initiatives - locally, nationally and internationally
  • Hands-on vocational training at schools, colleges and hospitals across our region
  • Over 1,000 of our Business School students worked on live knowledge-exchange projects 2022/2023 (KEF, 2023).

We invest in you

  • £55 million invested in campus development over the past six years
  • New STEM building with over 6,000 sq m of teaching space including industry-inspired labs
  • Outstanding simulation suites for health and social care, teaching and business
  • Industry-standard equipment and technology for engineering, arts and media, psychology and sports
  • Up to £2,400 cash with our scholarships and bursaries

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