New Students

When you get here

Student Handbook 2012/13

Download your definitive guide to university life at Bradford:

Student Handbook 2012/13 (PDF, 6MB)

Induction materials for new students

Your Academic School/department will organise an induction for your first couple of weeks with us.

The induction will involve a series of events and classes introducing you to your chosen course/area of study, as well as to your tutors and fellow students. It is important that you attend your induction sessions.

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Money matters

Tuition fees and how to pay them - you can pay your tuition fees in full before enrolment or by instalments.
Scholarships - we have a number of University and departmental scholarships available
Financial support - find out if you're eligible for any financial support
- guidelines for international students
Living Costs - get to grips with your budget before you get here
Budgeting - Students' Union tips and advice on budgeting

Watch out for phishing emails at the start of term

Phishing emails are very common around the main student loan instalment dates. See the Student Loan Company's 'Fraud Facts for Freshers' for more information on protecting your identity.

Follow the Student Loan Company on Facebook and Twitter @SF_England

Student support

International students

- our pre-arrival guide
- 12 to 17 September from Leeds Bradford and Manchester airports
- 12 to 25 September (including weekends), 8.30am to 6.00pm
- The Lord Mayor of Bradford will be holding a Reception at the City Hall to welcome you to the city, which will include afternoon tea and a guided tour of the City Hall
Applying for a visa - guidance on how to apply for a visa
- guidelines for opening a bank account in the UK
- find out what support is available
- where you will find a a friendly area for study, cross-cultural interaction, English support and language learning.

Living in Bradford

Lifestyle and social

Hidden Bradford on Twitter

General information

Study abroad opportunities

Real world experience

We offer a wide range of study abroad programmes to suit everyone, ranging from a few weeks up to a year abroad.

Social and leisure time

- the arts are valued at Bradford as part of the overall educational provision and there is an art gallery, theatre and music centre on campus
- provides students with the opportunity to access a 100-station fitness suite, indoor heated swimming pool, free weights room and group exercise classes for as little as £85 per year.
University of Bradford Union (UBU) and its services - the UBU is where you will find everything you need to complement your student life, whether that is expanding your skills through sports, societies, media areas or volunteering; meeting new friends or enjoying our entertainments; joining with likeminded students in areas of politics; or getting academic or social advice and support.

Stay connected

Social

Welcome, from the Students' Union

Hello from all at the Students' Union.

See the Student Unions' Handbook 2012 (external link)

We are here to make your student life run smoothly and with as much fun as possible.

We deal with everything from getting you active in sports to joining a society around your interests to giving you some of the best nights out and entertainments in Bradford.

We boast four big media areas covering radio, cinema, journalism and film and also help you get volunteering opportunities to help boost your CV.

We are also here to help you with any issues from academic troubles to accommodation, health to visa, and much more.

We are, in short, your one stop shop for the student experience.

As always we bring you great events throughout the year from the massive freshers' fortnight through to our massive end of term event, via RAG week, regularly week events and much, much more!

Get in contact with us via ubuonline.co.uk, find us on Facebook or catch us on Twitter about anything and everything related to your student life, whether you're a prospective student or a current student.