Why choose Bedfordshire?
We’re a melting pot of vibrant cultures, at the heart of diverse communities
Students from a mix of over 100 countries. Campus towns that bring the world to you through their shops, restaurants and cafes. Centrally placed campuses and accommodation.
We open up opportunities
- Top 10 UK university for social inclusion (Good University Guide, 2022)
- Best university in East of England for access to education (Sutton Trust, 2021)
- Over 40% of our students are from families with no history of attending university
- Half our students are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, under-represented in higher education
We care about our world and your future
- 2nd in the country and 1st in England in the People & Planet University Green League (2022/23)
- Holder of Eco Campus Platinum award (2022)
- Gold-tier ranking in the USwitch Green University Report 2022
- Internationally excellent, world-leading research with a focus on real-world problems (REF, 2021)
We prepare you for the world of work
Real-life projects - industry placements - professional networking - accredited courses – credit-bearing employability units - expert masterclasses – year in industry
- Dynamic partnerships with thousands of businesses, projects and initiatives - locally, nationally and internationally
- Hands-on vocational training at schools, colleges and hospitals across our region
We invest in you
- £146 million spent on facilities over the past 10 years
- £40m STEM building with over 6,000 sq m of teaching space
- Up to £2,400 cash with our scholarships and bursaries
Have you heard?
We helped launch 870 business start-ups in just seven years - one of the highest number across UK universities (HESA, 2021)
Did you know?
Our accommodation is rated the most cost-effective in South East England (Student Crowd, 2023).
Like the idea of being close to London?
Our main campuses are a short hop from the capital - Luton is just a 25-minute train ride away.