Facts and Figures

Background

The University of Bradford received its Royal Charter in 1966 but can trace its roots back to 1832, with the formation of the Mechanics Institute.

From the very beginning, emphasis was placed on courses leading to the highest professional qualifications and today the University remains committed to courses that relate to the real world reflected in its motto 'Making Knowledge Work'. Under the guidance of our first Chancellor, Lord (Harold) Wilson, the University grew in stature and rapidly developed a strong international reputation in fields spanning science, health, management, social sciences and engineering.

More recently, the University has developed new and cutting-edge courses in areas such as Peace Studies, Electronic Imaging and Media Communications, Pharmaceutical Management, Chemical and Forensic Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Cybernetics, Medical Engineering, Psychology and Law.

The University is based close to the city centre of Bradford and has three campuses: the main city centre campus at Richmond Road, the School of Health Studies at Unity Building, a few minutes' walk away, and the School of Management, based on its own 14-acre campus two miles from the city campus.

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Mission

The University of Bradford’s mission ‘Making Knowledge Work’ is fulfilled by:

• Delivering a flexible framework of vocationally relevant quality courses to anticipate and meet the requirements and employment expectations of students of all ages and backgrounds and the needs of employers
• Developing the skills of students and staff to ensure they can communicate effectively in an information age and have an understanding of living and working in a culturally diverse community
• Producing research of international quality in focused areas which contribute to wealth creation, social cohesion and the quality of life
• Supporting and enhancing economic regeneration and opportunities in the City of Bradford, district and region by developing and commercialising technology and by delivering relevant consultancy, research and training services
• Contributing to urban regeneration and social cohesion in the City of Bradford, the district and the region
• Ensuring that the University continues to be a ommunity which recognises, supports and values the contribution made by its staff and students, and others associated with it.

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Senior Officers of the University

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Teaching Quality

An Institutional Audit in November 2003 resulted in a judgement of ‘broad confidence’ in the soundness of the University’s current and likely future management of the quality of its programmes and the academic standards of its awards.

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Research Excellence

The University’s reputation for excellent research was reflected in the results of the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2001). In the latest RAE Bradford submitted to eighteen subject areas, with one area graded 5*, four graded 5 and a further eight graded 4. 85% of staff submitted had research of national or international significance.

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Employability

The University of Bradford has a consistent and long-standing record for graduates gaining successful positions after graduation. In 2005, 95% of our graduates went into employment and further study. In the Times Good University Guide 2007 the University was ranked No.1 for graduate employment in the North of England, reinforcing our aim of Making Knowledge Work! We have excellent links with industry, commerce and the public sector, with many of our courses practically orientated or leading to professional accreditation.

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About our students

Ethnicity

• White 46%
• Pakistani 30.6%
• Indian 6.5%
• Black African 4.5%
• Mixed 3.2%
• Asian Other 2.3%
• Not known 2.0%
• Bangladeshi 1.7%
• Black Caribbean 1.2%
• Chinese 1.1%
• Other 0.3%
• Black or other 0.6%

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Finance

Income - £96,544,000.00

Sources of income

• Staff costs - 60%
• Other operating expenses - 32%
• Depreciation - 6%
• Interest payable - 0.7%
• Operating surplus - 1.3%

About our Staff 2005/2006

Age Range

Ethnicity

• White - British - 74.4%
• White - Other - 7.4%
• Indian - 5.6%
• Pakistani - 4.6%
• Asian other - 1.8%
• Chinese - 1.8%
• Asian other - 1.8%
• Not known - 1.6%
• Other - 1.1%
• Black African - 0.9%
• Black Caribbean - 0.8%

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Student numbers 2005 - 2006

Students registered (as at December 2005)

Where our students come from

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30 May 2007