University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire was established in August 2006 by order of the Privy Council, following the merger between the University of Luton and De Montfort University's Bedford campus.

Education

University of Bedfordshire Business School
Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science
Faculty of Education & Sport
Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
Department of Journalism & Communications
School of Art & Design
Department of Applied Social Studies
Department of Computer Science and Technology
Department of English Language and Communication
Department of Education Studies
Department of Media Arts & Production
Department of Performing Arts & English
Department of Sport Science and Physical Activity
Department of Psychology
Department of Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Department of Teacher Education
Department of Clinical Education and Leadership
Department of Healthcare Practice
Department of Life Sciences

Research

Our 11 Research Institutes impact UK and European agendas across health, energy and technology, and social policy.

We won the Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2013 in recognition of our pioneering research. This is the highest form of national recognition for universities in the UK.

Our research subjects range from organ donation to cyberstalking to smart city development to Parkinson's disease and much more.

Career

92% of Bedfordshire students who graduated last year have found jobs or are in further study – the highest figure achieved by the University.(Destination of Leavers of Higher Education (DLHE)2013 survey).

DLHE 2013 also shows the number of Bedfordshire students who left the University last year and are now in graduate level employment – professional and managerial roles – increased, by over 8% to 73.5%.

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019

GSSA 2019

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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2020

801

2019

801 -200

2018

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.

Services

Student services

We support our students in all aspects of their life and encourage them to influence the education and services we provide.

Superb facilities across all our subject areas
Study skills development
Career and job-seeking guidance
Volunteer and work experience
Health and wellbeing services

Modern accommodation

Housing services

Enjoy a safe, secure and friendly home from home in our fabulous range of University endorsed student accommodation. With London on Luton and Bedfords doorstep, you can benefit from its cosmopolitan social scene, but for nearly half the price, and with all your bills, Wi-Fi and so much more included. We have a range of rooms on offer from en-suites to study rooms, and all directly on our campuses, or a short walk away.

Library services

There is library provision at 4 of our main Campuses at: Aylesbury, Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes Campus

You have access to:

9,000+ ebooks
280,000+ books
80,000+ ejournals
1,200+ print journals
80+ databases
University past examination papers since 1999
examples of dissertations
PhD and research masters theses via the University repository

ICT services

Wireless internet access is available throughout the University at each of our campus locations. Our students can also benefit from award-winning social and learning spaces designed with a brighter future in mind. We have invested in professional-quality equipment and resources across all our campuses to offer you the perfect place to study.

Student Life

Campus life

Luton campus

Bedford campus

Milton Keynes campus

Aylesbury campus

Putteridge Bury campus

Sports facilities

Bedfordshire Bulls is the name for all of the competitive sports teams that represent the University of Bedfordshire, ran by the Students’ Union.Established in 2012, we have over 40 teams and over 500 students competing in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) Leagues, as well as other national competitions and leagues.

Student clubs

At Beds SU we have a society for everyone, whatever your interests, and with the number of societies growing each year there is now more choice than ever. Whether it be making new friends or learning new skills there are endless benefits to joining a society.Societies are created and run by students committees who society members elect on an annual basis. Your membership fees go directly into the Society's account to help develop the Society in whatever way the members think is best: equipment, events, guest speakers, trips - you decide! Throughout the year, there are numerous opportunities for societies to gain extra funding so keep a look out!!

Student Reviews

Great!

Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good overall experience, lots of thought put into each lesson from the lecturers. Also a lot of out of hours help.

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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

it was a nice experience with good library. friendly environment with good staffs

Support

Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good facilities, however I didn’t get enough support mentally and educational, I wasn’t properly inducted and given guidelines on what I needed to be successful in my course

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