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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.

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Message from the Vice-Chancellor

A message from Vice-Chancellor Professor Gillian Murray.

Welcome to the University of Bradford.

Starting university is an exciting, new chapter. It is not just the first step in your future career, but a unique time in your life, with so many opportunities ahead to try new activities, develop new passions and make lifelong friendships.

At Bradford, we put our students first to enable you to reach your potential. We are here to support you throughout your journey.

Good luck for the start of your new chapter. I wish you every success for your time here and look forward to meeting you.

Professor Gillian Murray, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford

Start dates 2026

  • International Welcome starts on Monday 7 September
  • UBIC enrolment starts on Monday 7 September
  • Welcome Week starts on Monday 14 September
  • Postgraduate Research enrolment starts on Monday 5 October

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

Additional Support Requirements

If you consider yourself disabled or require additional support, you can reach out to our Disability and Mental Health teams - they are here to help.

We would encourage you to do this early on in your student journey - even before you enrol.

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.

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.