Why choose The University Of Bradford?

With almost 50 years of academic excellence behind them as a University, they have continued to grow their international reputation and course provision. They have always been pioneers in developing new course subjects, reflecting and anticipating the needs of employers, students, and society as a whole.

Bradford was the first university outside London to offer part-time degree courses, and the courses are designed in response to the changing business, social, scientific and environmental landscape.

From the first modern Business School, which has an international reputation, to the first Peace Studies degree, they continue to offer relevant, practical and useful learning for all students. 

Today the associations with employers have expanded across the globe. Collaborations range from associations with local employers through the employer engagement initiatives, to overseas partnerships including those in Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Pakistan and India.

 Source:    The University Of Bradford official website- http://www.bradford.ac.uk/

Facts about The University Of Bradford

• Initially founded in 1882 as a technical institute.
• Were awarded a Royal Charter by the Queen in 1966.
• Received university status in the same year as Aston, Bath, Brunel and Loughborough.
• Have gone from strength to strength, gaining world-class research credentials and national respect in key subjects.
• Has an influential and respected history of embracing technology. Technology and its application underpin and define an outlook as a future-facing university – providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to be progressive and successful in their chosen careers.
• The university is committed to sustainable development and has won numerous environmental awards for pioneering initiatives.

Source: http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/bradford

Location -Bradford

Set over two campuses; the city campus is just a 5-minute walk from the city centre, while the Management and Law campus is a short 10-minute bus ride from the city centre.

Bradford is one of the least expensive student cities in the UK. A great central UK location, close to Leeds and Manchester. With excellent transport links, two international airports nearby and strong road, rail and coach links to major cities including Manchester, by train or road approx. Fifty minutes; London, by train just under three hours, road 4 hours; Birmingham, by train or road approximately 2.5 hours. 

The stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park is on the doorstep, and Yorkshire was named as one of the top places in the world to visit in The Lonely Planet travel guide.

Bradford is the world’s first UNESCO City of Film, within the district is the model village of Saltaire a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the village of Howarth, home to the literary Bronte family.

Source: http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/bradford