University of Bradford
The University of Bradford is a modern, inclusive institution with a strong sense of community and a focus on practical learning. Students benefit from award-winning careers support, robust sporting facilities, and a welcoming global campus that prepares you for success in a fast-changing world.
Why choose University of Bradford
Top 50 University in the UK
The University of Bradford has been ranked 47th in the UK by QS Word University Rankings 2026.
Nationalities on campus
Students from all nationalities are bound to feel welcome.
For student accommodation cost
StudentCrowd awarded Bradford Cheapest UK Cities for Student Accommodation with an average rent of £100 per week.
About the University of Bradford
The University of Bradford is an inclusive and welcoming place, committed to giving students a great experience on and off campus.
The University of Bradford is built on difference. It’s what
unites us, what creates amazing, what changes the game.
Nobody does it quite like us. For the third year running,
we’ve been ranked 1st in England for impact on social
mobility*, changing the lives of every student who sets foot
through our door.
*English Higher Education Social Mobility Index 2024
Bradford, a city of culture
The 2025 UK City of Culture vibrant, diverse city where creativity, community and culture thrive.
Bradford is an affordable and welcoming city, with museums, galleries and 40 public parks. You will find Bradford City Park just a five-minute walk from campus and an award-winning space featuring a 4,000-square-metre mirror pool and laser light shows, keeping you close to the city buzz. As the first UNESCO City of Film, it also hosts the National Science and Media Museum.
You can explore Victorian architecture and enjoy Bradford’s vibrant arts, music and theatre scene. Known as the ‘Curry Capital of Britain’ for over five years, the city offers amazing food too. Bradford is well placed for trips into the English countryside by road or public transport.
Your campus life
The University of Bradford has a city-centre campus that reflects the energy of the city, while still offering plenty of open green spaces.
- The campus offers plenty of open space, perfect for outdoor study when the weather is suitable.
- Sustainability is a big focus on campus. From hemp buildings to beehives with student beekeepers and edible gardens
- Several food and drink options on campus, including Starbucks, Grumpy Mule, and Wrap Chic.
- The University of Bradford Sports Park is five minutes from campus, equipped with tennis courts, a physio room, and a new conditioning suite for team sport training.
- Student Central is the home of the University of Bradford Union of Students (UBU) and a range of student support services.
- Access to the student community at the accommodation space, The Green.
Accommodation
The University of Bradford offers safe, comfortable and affordable accommodation for international students, just a short walk from the main campus and city centre.
The main student accommodation, The Green, is a sustainable and sociable village-style residence with over 1,000 bedrooms. You can choose between The Green Village, offering en-suite rooms, or The Green Townhouses, where two rooms share a bathroom. All accommodation includes modern kitchens, shared living areas and outdoor social spaces.
Living at The Green means joining a welcoming student community supported by Green Ambassadors, who organise events, trips and competitions to help you settle in. The Orchard Building at the heart of The Green is home to the Accommodation and Management Office, student services, and social spaces.
If you prefer to live elsewhere, there are also a range of private accommodation options across Bradford, many within walking distance of the University.
Meet Qeen, student from Zimbabwe
I arrived, I thought I would miss home every single day. I thought I would feel alone. But from the moment I’ve got here, I was surrounded by support. The tutors, the staff, the other students, they made it easy to feel like I belonged. It’s more than a college. It’s a community.
Qeen, Biomedical Science
Your Experience at the University of Bradford
Sports clubs and societies
The University of Bradford offers over 100 sports clubs and societies for you to get involved in. Find top sporting facilities at Unique Fitness centre, which includes a gym, swimming pool, climbing wall, and racket sports courts. For outdoor activities, the university has a sports park with an artificial grass pitch and a full-size pitch located at Laisteridge Lane..
Students’ Union
With the University of Bradford Students’ Union (UBU) you can join sports teams, find societies based on your interests, access facilities like bars and game areas, and get involved in events like day trips and workshops. The UBU also provides representation and support to all students on academic and welfare matters
Careers and employability
Voted Top 3 in the UK for work experience, careers and employability services means the University of Bradford places a focus on your journey at university. 94% graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating.
University of Bradford International College
University of Bradford International College (UBIC) is a dedicated college for international students to start their studies. We offer integrated and standalone pathway programmes which develop your academic and English language skills.
Our international college is part of the university campus so you will have access to all the same university spaces, facilities and community so you will feel like you are part of the university from the day you start.
Your Pathway to the University of Bradford
You can choose from a range of pathway courses designed to prepare you for undergraduate or postgraduate study at the University of Bradford. Each course combines academic learning with expert English language support, helping you build the skills and confidence you need to succeed at the right level for you.
- International Foundation Year (IFY)
Business and Management | Computing and Creative Industries | Law and Social Sciences | Science, Engineering and Health - International Year Zero (IYZ)
Business and Management | Computing and Creative Industries | Law and Social Sciences | Science, Engineering and Health - International Year One (IY1)
Business and Management | Computing | Engineering | Law - International Year Two (IY2)
Business - Pre-Masters (IIM)
Management, Law and Social Sciences | Science, Engineering and Health
Courses at the University of Bradford
Law with Business and Management
Our Law with Business and Management LLB (Hons) degree is designed for those interested in both law and business management, those considering a career as an in-house lawyer, or those looking to build their legal expertise in a particular area of business.
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
This new programme provides a high-quality education across the boundaries of pharmaceutical and cosmetic science, along with the analytical and problem-solving skills you'll need to become a cosmetologist, academic or researcher of the future.
Undergraduate degrees
Explore the range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Bradford and and start your journey to becoming a great graduate.
Postgraduate degrees
Explore the range of postgraduate degrees at the University of Bradford and take your career to the next level.
International Pathway Fees
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| International Year Two | Business and Management – January, September – £16,475 |
| Pre-Masters (2 terms) | January, April, June – £12,280 |
| International Foundation Year | Science, Engineering & Health (Physio, Nursing, Occupational Health and Optometry routes) – January, September – £19,735 Computing & Creative Industries / Science, Engineering & Health – January, September – £16,475 Business & Management / Law & Social Sciences – January, September – £15,995 |
| International Year Zero | Computing & Creative Industries / Science, Engineering & Health – January, September – £16,475 Business & Management / Law & Social Sciences – January, September – £15,995 |
| International Year One | Engineering – January, September – £17,000 Business / Law – January, September – £16,475 |
| Pre-Masters (1 term) | April, June, September – £9,025 |
| *Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin Fee of £220. Stated fees are for the pathway only. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for degree course continued at the university, for more information on progression degree fees please visit the university website directly. www.bradford.ac.uk/money/fees/ | |
Scholarships at University of Bradford
Up to £3,000 scholarship for 3-term pathways
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
Up to £5,500 scholarship for 1-term pathway
Up to £5,000 scholarship for 2-term pathway
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.