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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

Find out more about our scholarships and bursaries

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.