The University of Bradford has so much to offer: close-knit,
friendly campus, approachable lecturers, understanding and helpful support
services, a lively community of sports and societies, and a culturally diverse
city. Great thing happen here and not all of them in the
classroom. Using our expertise to make a real difference to people’s day-to-day
lives is at the heart of all we do.
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About
History
Innovative from the start, the University's forebear, The Mechanics Institute, was founded in 1832 in response to the need in the city for workers with cutting-edge skills relevant to the workplace. In 1957 Bradford Institute of Technology was established to take over the higher education role of Bradford Technical College.
Education
Faculties
- Engineering & Informatics
- Health Studies
- Life Sciences
- Management, Law & Social Sciences
Research
The University of Bradford is a technology university with over 50 years of cutting-edge research experience. Our research is ranked in the top 50 in the UK (HEFCE, 2014) for research quality with three quarters being classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent.
Career
At the University of Bradford we ensure all our students gain exposure to the world of work - through placements, sandwich years, industry-standard equipment and talks by leading experts - while our courses have been designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes you need to succeed in your chosen career.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
501
2023
501 100
2022
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
641 60
2023
701
2022
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
1266 40
2022
1306
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
With our friendly, professional staff and world-class facilities, we’ll offer you all the support and advice you need to progress through your studies and on into the world of work - both academically and personally.
Housing services
As long as you apply on time, you are guaranteed a room at The Green student village located on City Campus.
Private accommodation in Bradford- Many of our students choose to live in privately-rented accommodation near the University and in the surrounding areas after their first year.
Library services
Library Resources
- OpenAthens Account
- eBooks
- Bradford Scholars
- Databases
- EndNote
- Exam Papers Online
- Journals
- Masters Dissertations
- New Books and Books on Order
- Reading Lists
- Reference
ICT services
Software for home useThe University has licence agreements which allow its members to download some software for home use.
- Office 365 ProPlus
- Bradford OnTheHub
- AntiVirus
- SPSS
- NVivo
- Minitab
Medical services
The University of Bradford Nursery was established in April 1992 to offer affordable childcare to University of Bradford students and staff members. We continue to offer both affordable and quality early educational experiences to children from 12 weeks to 5 years.
Student Life
Campus life
You’ll find everything you need on City Campus – whether you’re studying, relaxing or playing.It has the kind of community atmosphere you won’t find elsewhere. It’s a friendly, welcoming place where great things happen.City Campus is compact, self contained, and located just minutes from the city centre.
Sports facilities
Unique is the University of Bradford's sports centre. Students benefit from reduced membership fees, with peak and off-peak options.
- 25m heated swimming pool
- Gym fitness suite
- Sports hall
- MUGA pitches
- Climbing wall
- Squash courts
Student clubs
- A Chess Society
- Activities Committee
- Afghan Society
- African Caribbean Society
- Ale, Beer and Cider Society
- Anime Club
- Applied Artificial Intelligence Society
- Biomedical Science Society
Accreditation
Many of our courses have professional, statutory or regulatory body accreditation or approval. This means your degree has a mark of quality, and you can become a member of the accrediting body when you graduate.
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