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 2013/14)

All students:

17,837

Male UG students:

40%

Female UG students:

60%

Full-time students:

83%

Under 21 on entry:

61%

International:

13%

Undergraduate:

72%

Student-staff ratio:

18.0

Average UCAS tariff:

228.0

Degree classifications class of 2014 (HESA 2013/14)

First: 9%

2.1: 44%

2.2: 36%

Pass: 7%

Employability class of 2014 (DLHE 2013/14)

86%

In work or further study 6 months after graduation

45%

In professional employment 6 months after graduation

20,000

Median salary UK domiciled in FT employment

Email institution

UCAS code:

B22

Park Square Luton [field_postcode]

Telephone number:

03003300073

Student satisfaction
4.8/10

Guardian university guide rank

out of 121

Times university guide rank

121

out of 128

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