International Students
Apply through Clearing
International students can apply to study at the University of Bradford through Clearing. We are here to help you through the process at every step, from finding the right course to helping you secure your visa and make travel arrangements to move to the UK.
Step 1
Find a course available through Clearing
Step 2
Apply for the course online or call our helpline if you need guidance
Step 3
You will now need to pay a tuition fee deposit and request your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Our International Student Support & UKVI Compliance Team will assist and support you throughout this process
Step 4
Once you have a CAS you will need to obtain a visa. Again, we will assist and support you throughout this process. Once you have your visa you can start preparing for life at the University of Bradford
apply to the University of Bradford through Clearing
Our Virtual Clearing Centre makes it easy to apply to us, online or over the phone
Temporary measures during Covid-19
We understand that currently there may be difficulties in booking and attending English language tests in some countries. As such we will be temporally accepting the following tests in a limited range of countries:
The above tests will be accepted in the following countries until 25 August 2021: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Republic of Guinea, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Sri Lanka,Somalia, Turkey and Uganda.
These measures are being regularly reviewed and this page will be updated when new information is available.
The latest guidance on Covid-19 for international students from the UK Council for International Student Affairs
Your country
To find out about entry requirements, representatives and events specific to your country, visit our dedicated page.
We welcome your application wherever you're from in the world - please contact our Admissions Team if you cannot find information related to your country or need additional guidance.
A great experience for international students at the University of Bradford
I-Graduate’s International Student Barometer is the leading benchmarking tool for tracking the international student experience.
The University of Bradford was one of 225 Higher Education Institutions around the world (including 42 in the UK) to take part in the latest survey, and we were delighted by the positive feedback provided by our international students who took part.
Here are some of the results from the 2019 survey:
Number 1
Ranked first in the UK for Visa Advice
Number 2
Ranked second in the UK for Counselling Services
Number 2
Ranked second in the UK for overall support services
Number 1
Ranked first in the UK for Eco-friendly attitude
Number 1
Ranked first in the UK for Finance services
Number 3
Ranked third in the UK for Welcome
Number 3
Ranked third in the UK for satisfaction with accommodation costs
Number 3
Ranked third in the UK for Careers and Employment services
Number 3
Ranked third in the UK for University clubs/societies
Number 4
Ranked fourth in the UK for satisfaction with living costs and value for money
Scholarships
The University of Bradford invests over £4m a year into scholarships for students from all backgrounds.
These can be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship.
For more information about the financial support available that could be available to you, visit our scholarships page.
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