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
- We are a top 20 UK institution for learning opportunities (NSS, 2024)
- 99% of our home students come from state schools*
- 58% of our students have parents who didn't attend university*
- 48% our students are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, under-represented in higher education*
- We're one of only a few 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 generous bursaries
*The Times Good University Guide, 2025
We care about our world and your future
- 1st in the UK in the People & Planet University Green League (2024/25)
- Holder of Eco Campus Platinum certification (2025)
- Beds SU awarded Good in the NUS Green Impact Awards 2024
- Campus catering certified by the Soil Association's Food for Life standard 2025
- We are on track to meet our carbon-reduction target for 2025/26, with 130,000 KwHs of renewable energy generated on site every year
- Internationally excellent, world-leading research with a focus on real-world problems (REF, 2021)
Find out more about the research projects we are involved in
We prepare you for the world of work
Real-life projects - cutting-edge simulation technology - industry placements - professional networking - accredited courses – expert masterclasses – year in industry
- Dynamic partnerships with thousands of businesses, projects and initiatives - locally, nationally and internationally
- Hands-on vocational training at schools, hospital trusts, borough councils, sports organisations and businesses across our region
- Our Business School students engaged with businesses 7,000 times in 2023/24
- 93% of our full-time, first-degree UK graduates are in employment and/or further study, 15 months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2024)
Find out more about our industry-replicating facilities, equipment and technology
We invest in you
- Generous merit scholarships worth up to £2,500 a year
- Wide range of other scholarships and bursaries including for international students
- Modern 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, life sciences, psychology and sports
Have you heard?
We're 1st in the UK for graduate social enterprise start-ups still trading after three years; 2nd in the UK for all graduate start-ups (HESA, 2024)
Did you know?
Our accommodation is rated the most cost effective in South East England (Student Crowd, 2024). Your rent includes high-speed wi-fi, all utility bills and contents insurance. It's also just a few steps away from the campus!
Like the idea of being close to London?
Our main campuses are a short hop from the capital with its jobs, sights and nightlife - Luton is just a 25-minute train ride away. We're ideally placed for transport links by road, rail or air. London Luton Airport is around 10 minutes by car from the Luton campus.