About University of Bedfordshire

A modern, innovative university with a heritage of top quality education going back more than 100 years. University  has six campuses in Luton, Bedford, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes, with students from over 100 countries around the world. The University of Bedfordshire works with academic partners both in the UK, and overseas, to deliver a range of courses from foundation degrees to doctorates.

A World Ranked University

The University of Bedfordshire  is a World Ranked University and has earned a place in the Times Higher Education (THE) annual World University rankings. Time Higher Education Ranking 2019 has placed  the University in 201-250 in Young University Ranking.

Awards & Achievements

  • Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2011
  • Gold standard in Investors in People
  • Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) audit 2009 – top marks
  • In the Government’s most recent UK-wide Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 much of our research was described as ‘world-leading’
  • The internationally renowned league table (Times Higher Education (THE) annual World University rankings) has placed Bedfordshire in the 601 to 800 category of best universities in the world

The latest student satisfaction figures announced by the National Student Survey ranked Bedfordshire:

  • Top 10 university for most improved teaching (NSS 2017)
  • Top 25 university for improving the student experience (NSS 2013-17)
  • Ranked 12th for most improved learning resources (NSS 2013-17)
  • Top 20 for most improved academic support (NSS 2013-17)
  • The University was awarded a Silver award in the first ever Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in June, which recognises excellent teaching and learning across the UK’s higher education sector.
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We put a strong focus on your professional development. 92% of Bedfordshire students who graduated last year have found jobs or are in further study – the highest figure achieved by the University. (Destination of Leavers of Higher Education (DLHE)2016 survey).

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What is the relation between UoB & PCPS ?

The University of Bedfordshire works with academic partners both in the UK, and overseas, to deliver a range of courses from foundation degrees to doctorates. Patan College for Professional Studies is an academic partner of University of Bedfordshire.

Courses offered by UoB at PCPS are ?
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science & Software Engineering
  • B.A.(Hons.) in Business Administration
Will students get offer letter from the University ?

The formal offer letter is sent by the University of Bedfordshire. All the students enrolled , will receive the ID card directly issued by the University . Each student will get access at Bedfordshire Resources for Education Online (BREO) .

Are degrees awarded on campus and offshore same?

Yes, As all programs are offered under full time, degrees awarded on campus and through academic partners are same.

FAQ

Where is the University of Bedfordshire?

The Luton campus is the University of Bedfordshire’s main campus. It is located right in the heart of Luton town centre. Luton lies just 50km north of London – the capital is only a 30 minute train journey away. Address of Main campus is as follows:

University of Bedfordshire
University Square
Luton
Bedfordshire
UK, LU1 3JU

When University of Bedfordshire was established ?

The University of Bedfordshire is a modern, innovative university with a heritage of top quality education going back more than 100 years. It was established in August 2006 by order of the Privy Council, following the merger between the University of Luton and De Montfort University’s Bedford campus.

Is it recognised worldwide ?

University of Bedfordshire can award both taught and research degrees. University of Bedfordshire has degree awarding powers recognised by the UK authorities. University of Bedfordshire has been granted degree-awarding powers by the Privy Council. Degrees awarded by University of Bedfordshire is globally recognised.

What is the ranking of University of Bedfordshire ?

The internationally renowned league table (Times Higher Education (THE) annual World University rankings 2017-18) has placed Bedfordshire in the 601 to 800 category of best universities in the world.