University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire (formerly the University of Luton) is a pioneering and vibrant university with an emphasis on a modern curriculum that relates theory to practice. Our two campuses in Luton and Bedford are in ideal locations just 30 to 40 minutes from central London by train, benefiting from lower living costs compared to central London. The University of Bedfordshire is friendly and welcoming and has a strong reputation for outstanding student support.
The university has a reputation for its very high quality of teaching, and in 2003 and 2004 we were judged to be the top new university in England for teaching quality. We are truly international student and staff community in a British setting. We have more than 3000 international and Non UK students from over 120 countries who enjoy our welcoming and friendly environment.
The University of Bedfordshire is the largest provider of undergraduate and postgraduate education in Bedfordshire with 17,000 students across all its sites. The University is undergoing a major expansion and development and by 2007 will have completed a £45 million investment in the two campuses. The Luton campus has recently enjoyed a multi-million pound investment with a further £25 million to come. Facilities include a £5.5 million Media Arts Centre and £8.2 million Learning Resources Centre.
The University of Bedfordshire is one of the top UK study choices for International students. The number of International students on roll every year is increasing and is expected to rise further. Staff's from the University of Bedfordshire have been making frequent overseas visits regularly over the past 8 years. The various reasons for University of Bedfordshire to be a key choice are:
- The University of Bedfordshire has an excellent teaching record and this deserved reputation is based on its outstanding performance in official inspections, conducted on behalf of the Government by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
- The University of Bedfordshire has received "Excellent" scores in a number of subjects including Sport, Media, Tourism, Education, Design and Nursing and has also been given outstanding Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) reports.
- The University of Bedfordshire will continue to deliver vocation-oriented courses and develop professional partnerships by working closely with employers on its curriculum and provide a broad range of training and accredited industry programmes
- The University of Bedfordshire has forged close links with more than 2,000 UK companies including Easy Jet, Interbrew, the BBC and Astra Zeneca.
- Both Luton and Bedford are lively towns with a variety of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and sport and leisure facilities.
- Luton Airport - Key Hub for Low Cost European Travel
- The campuses of the University of Bedfordshire are very close to Central London with low living costs and competitive fees and has easy access to all the main transport links across the UK