Overview
The University of Bradford is a public, plate glass university located in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The university received its Royal Charter in 1966, making it the 40th university to be created in Britain, but its origins date back to the early 19th century. There are two campuses: the main campus located on Richmond Road and the School of Management, at Emm Lane.
It was the first British university to establish a Department of Peace Studies in 1973, which is currently the world’s largest university center for the study of peace and conflict.
The university’s origins date back to the Mechanics Institute, founded in 1832, and formed in response to the need in the city for workers with skills relevant to the workplace. In 1882, the institute became the Bradford Technical College. In 1957, the Bradford Institute of Technology was formed as a College of Advanced Technology to take on the running of higher education courses. Construction of the Richmond Building, the largest building on campus, began in 1963. The Horton Building and Chesham Building were subsequently added, on the opposite side of Richmond Road.
The Charter of Incorporation was granted in 1966, to create the University of Bradford; the then Prime Minister Harold Wilson became the university’s first chancellor.
15,000 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
Alumni Discount Scheme
| Total Worth | 10% on the tuition fees. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | -- |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | All alumni of the University of Bradford, regardless of when they have graduated, will receive a 10% discount on their tuition fees. |
Bradford Futures Scholarship
| Total Worth | £1,500 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Incoming undergraduate students from all other countries excluding EU countries |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The scholarship is aimed at home-fee paying students, particularly those able to demonstrate that they meet one of the criteria detailed in the University's Widening Particiation Plan. |
UK Academic Excellence Scholarships
| Total Worth | up to £3,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | 1) Students who achieve AAA or higher in their A-levels (or equivalent). 2) Being from a low participation area as defined by POLAR 4 in quintile areas 1 and 2 which are the lowest participation areas. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |