Visiting our campus
Welcome to Bradford
Our University of Bradford city campus is a bustling community of students, learning, excellence and much more. We host a wide range of public events, and also offer great facilities that can support a variety of purposes.
On this page you can find out how to access our campus and plan your visit to the University of Bradford.
If you are coming to the University as an international student, find out more about getting settled on campus.
Getting here
There a range of different ways you can get to the University of Bradford campus.
By foot
Our Campus is just a 15 minute walk away from the city centre. From Centenary Square and City Park, continue towards the Alhambra Theatre and turn right up Great Horton Road just before the Alhambra. Our Campus is 300 metres up this hill, just beyond Bradford College.
By public transport
Bradford has two train stations: Bradford Forster Square and Bradford Interchange. The stations are well served by national links and both are a walkable distance from the University of Bradford. Bradford Forster Square is around a 20 minute walk from campus and Bradford Interchange is around a 15 minute walk away.
To get the bus to campus from Bradford Interchange, take the 576 Bradford-Halifax bus, which leaves at regular intervals and takes around 5 minutes. Alternatively, Bradford Interchange is around a 15 minute walk from our campus.
If you're coming from further afield by bus or by train, you can plan your journey using the WY Metro journey planner.
By plane
There are direct regular air services to Leeds Bradford Airport (7 miles from the University's campus) from various cities around the UK, Ireland and Europe. From the Airport, a half-hourly bus service into Bradford operates and taxis are also available. International flights can also be made into Manchester Airport, which is around 50 miles away from the University.
By bike
We have showers and secure cycle store for use for your convenience.
By car
To find our visitor car park, enter BD7 1DB into your Sat Nav.
Find out more information about car parking at the University of Bradford on our dedicated parking webpage.
Campus map
The below map shows our campus buildings and facilities. The toggle on the left-hand side allows you to view baby changing facilities, blue badge parking, gender neutral toilets and other facilities including lifts and quiet rooms.
Contact us
If you need any support or advice about reaching our campus or visiting the University of Bradford, there are a number of ways to contact us.
Further information
Events on our campus
Find out about the wide range of events taking place at the University of Bradford campus.
The Bradford Experience
Sign up for invites to open days, access to campus tours, and live chats with staff and students.
On-campus accommodation
Find out about our recommended accommodation, The Green, an on-campus student village.
University Open Days
Attend an open day event to find out about studying at the University of Bradford.