New students

Welcome to the University of Bradford. Let's get started.

Find everything you could possibly need to start your studies and settle in to university life.

Start dates - January 2026

UBIC enrolment starts on Monday 5 January
International enrolment starts on Monday 12 January
Welcome Week starts on Monday 12 January
Distance Learning MBA enrolment for the January intake will take place online before Monday 5 January
Postgraduate Researcher enrolment for the February intake starts on Monday 2 February

View our checklist to see all the details of what to do before you start.

Find out how to set your password to access your IT account.

Find out how to enrol online using e:Vision.

Find out where your Welcome and ID check will take place and what you need to bring in to complete it.

Find out what happens in your first week as a student at the University.

Teaching timetables show the date, time and location of the lectures, seminars, and workshops you are due to attend this coming semester.

By car, bus, or train. Find out how to get to the University of Bradford campus.

Check out our advice on studying at Bradford for International students.

Check out our induction process for Postgraduate Researchers.

Find out term and semester dates for current and future academic years.

Think you'll be arriving late? Find out how we can support you so you don't miss out.

Our Student Handbook contains all the information you need to know before you join.

If there is something you're unsure of or need help with, check out our FAQs.

If you'd like to talk to someone directly, contact the welcome team by email or phone.