University of Bradford

Founded: 1966   Total Students: 9,960+

Int. Students: 1,547+

Overview

The University of Bradford is an open university that began as a mechanics institute in 1832. In 1966, the plate-glass university got official recognition and became England's 40th university. The institution, which has a history dating back to the early 1800s, today has two campuses, one on Emm Lane and the other on Richmond Road.

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion and our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years.

Our students belong to a supportive University community and achieve the best outcomes as graduates. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We will harness our strengths in research, innovation, teaching and partnerships to extend our reputation, influence, and impact. All of this will create a values-led culture that is inclusive and effective in enriching lives and benefitting society.

Programs Offered in University of Bradford

  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Highlights

    • 1st in England for impact on social mobility (Higher Education Policy Institute's English Social Mobility Index 2021) 
    • Distance Learning MBA ranked 1st in the world for value for money, 2nd for its overall salary increase for MBA graduates three years after graduating, 5th for ‘international mobility’, and 4th for the student demographics, with 72% of those on the course classed as international students (Financial Times Online MBA Rankings 2021)
    • Top 10 in UK for Civil Engineering (Guardian University League Tables 2022)
    • Top 20 in UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology and Chemical Engineering (Guardian University League Tables 2022)

    Campus Detail

    Main Campus Address

    Richmond Rd, Bradford BD7 1DP, United Kingdom