University of Bradford

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.

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It was the first British university to establish a Department of Peace Studies in 1973, which is currently the world's largest university centre for the study of peace and conflict. The division has a reputation as a centre of excellence in peace research, international relations, security studies, conflict resolution and development and peace studies.

The University of Bradford was the first higher education institution in the UK to open a modern business school and the first outside London to offer part-time degrees.

To this day, the University of Bradford aims to develop courses and curricula that reflect the requirements of the modern world. The university has technology at the heart of its approach and exploits its strong links with industry to shape its courses to the needs of employers. Consequently, Bradford's strengths are in physical sciences and engineering, life sciences and health studies, management and business, international relations, politics and social impact.

The University of Bradford provides high-quality teaching underpinned by cutting-edge research with practical applications to solve tomorrow’s problems. Bradford collaborates closely with local, regional, national, and multinational businesses from across all sectors of the global economy. From employer engagement initiatives, to overseas partnerships including those in Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Pakistan and India, these global and local partnerships inform the university’s curriculum and provide inspirational work placements.

Bradford is a great place to live and study. Although it is one of the ten largest cities in Britain, it is small enough to be friendly, compact enough to be easily manageable, and yet large enough to have all the facilities of a thriving, modern city.  Overall the University has a close-knit, friendly atmosphere, enabling students to get to know each other quickly. The University of Bradford Students' Union (UBU) is run for students by students to provide the vast majority of non-academic activities and support on campus. The city campus fosters a close-knit community and is a mix of innovative and sustainable new developments and green open space. For students studying management and law related subjects, the school of management parkland campus is just 25 minutes' walk or a free bus ride from the city campus, where historic buildings stand side-by-side with the latest state-of-the-art facilities.

The university continues to attract applicants with the promise of good employment prospects, a low cost of living and arguably the best curry in the country.

Notable Alumni

·        Tony O’Reilly – ex CEO of Heinz, and Ireland’s first billionaire.

·        Kate Swann – former CEO of WHSmith and now Chancellor of the University of Bradford, listed by Fortune as one of the 50 most powerful women in business.

·        Rob Wilmot – co-director of Freeserve back in 1998 which after floatation on the stock market, made him one of the youngest directors of a FTSE 100 company at the age of 29. 

Dr Mo Ibrahim – a global expert in mobile communications, who through his charitable trust works to promote good governance among heads of state in African countries. In 2008, he was listed by TIME Maga

If a student’s first language is not English, they will need to provide proof of their English proficiency before being admitted onto any undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

·        The standard university requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). However, if students require a Tier 4 (student) visa to study they will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department's requirement which is currently IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5.

·        Some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the university standard. Please check the university website for details.

·        The University of Bradford has a range of English language courses students can enrol on before starting their academic course at the University of Bradford. The 40, 30 or 20-week programmes are designed to raise a student’s level of English by half an IELTS band, for example from 5.5 to 6.0. The courses also help prepare international students for life in the UK and at university, while providing an effective and enjoyable way to improve their English.

Accommodation for International Students

·        International students are guaranteed place in The Green for their first year of study – this is the university’s purpose-built student village, awarded first prize for Best Student Housing at the prestigious College and University Business Officers (CUBO) Awards.

The University of Bradford offers a wide range of financial help to assist you on your university journey, and invests over £4m annually in the Access Agreement and other scholarships to support students from all backgrounds.

Every year  numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship are awarded. Some of the scholarships are also linked to studies in a specific subject area. You can apply for more than one type of scholarship but you can usually only be granted one award.

Alumni Discount Scheme

 Prospective students
 Current students
 Undergraduate
 Postgraduate taught
 Postgraduate research

Chevening Scholarship

 Prospective students
 Postgraduate taught

Commonwealth Scholarship

 Prospective students
 Postgraduate taught
 Postgraduate research

Country Specific Scholarships

 Prospective students
 Undergraduate
 Postgraduate taught
 Postgraduate research

Faculty of Management and Law PhD Scholarships

 Prospective students
 Postgraduate research

Faculty of Social Sciences PhD Scholarships

 Prospective students
 Postgraduate research

Half Fee Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students

 Prospective students
 Undergraduate
 Postgraduate taught

International Academic Excellence Fee Scholarships

 Prospective students
 Undergraduate
 Postgraduate taught

Rotary Peace Fellowships

 Prospective students
 Postgraduate taught

School of Law PGT Outstanding Applicant Scholarship

 Prospective students
 Postgraduate taught

School of Law PGT Scholarship

There are numerous other scholarships.Please refer university website for detail qualifications required.

Other scholarships

You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.