University of Bedfordshire

About the institution

The University of Bedfordshire has campuses in Luton, Bedford, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury. Research subjects range from organ donation to smart city development and it won the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2013 in recognition of its research. Its Go Global programme allows students to attend summer schools in places such as China and New York City. The ‘Student Experience Projects’ initiative allows students to pitch ideas relating to the university at a Dragon’s Den style event, with the best receiving funding.

Key facts (HESA)

All students:

14,000

Male UG students:

37%

Female UG students:

63%

Full-time students:

76%

Under 21 on entry:

28%

International:

11%

Undergraduate:

78%

Degree classifications (HESA)

First: 20%

2.1: 44%

2.2: 28%

Pass: 9%

Employability (DLHE)

91%

In work or further study 6 months after graduation

Email institution

UCAS code:

B22

Park Square Luton LU1 3JU

Telephone number:

03003300073

Student satisfaction
4.8/10

Guardian university guide rank

113

out of 121

Times university guide rank

121

out of 132

Delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.