25 Reasons to choose to study at University of Bradford

Clearing 2025 opens on 5 July, and if you’re looking for a university that combines academic excellence with inclusive values, career-ready support, and vibrant campus life, the University of Bradford might be your perfect match. To coincide with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, here are 25 reasons to study at Bradford.

Clearing call-lines and self-apply forms will also be open from the first day of Clearing on July 5 - 08081 969129.

1. Top-Ranked Course

Children’s Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Pharmacy & Pharmacology are all ranked in the UK top 10 (Guardian 2025).

2. Broad Academic Strength

Courses like Mental Health Nursing, Civil Engineering, and Archaeology rank in the top 20 nationwide (Guardian 2025).

3. Space-Tech & AI Pioneer

Bradford leads in space AI, data analytics and applied artificial intelligence, offering unique specialist courses like MSc Satellite Systems Engineering and MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

4. National Leader for Social Mobility

Ranked No. 1 in the UK for Social Mobility for four consecutive years (2021–2024), meaning we do more than any other English university to improve people’s standing in life in terms of economic and social standing.

5. Accredited courses

Over 70% of our programmes are accredited by professional bodies, meaning they have been reviewed and approved by an external body whose standards link directly to best practise within the industry.

6. Graduate Outcomes

94% of UK-domiciled graduates are in work or further study within 15 months and the opportunity to complete the Bradford Employability Award validated by the University, alongside your studies, making you more attracitve to employers.

7. Career-Boosting Service

Career & Employability Servicre offers mock interviews, placements, and tailored CV help, plus up to five years support after graduation.

8. Foundation Year

Foundation Years allow access for students with non-traditional qualifications or those returning to education.

9. Supporting students from all backgrounds

From contextualised offers to extra support for care leavers, refugees, asylum seekers, women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) and more.

10. £2.7m in Scholarships and Bursaries

Distributed in 2022/23 alone — helping students thrive financially and academically.

11. New & Improved Campus Facilities

£6m invested in revamped learning and social spaces, including a major refurbishment of Student Central, Computer labs, lecture halls and study spaces

12. Tech-Powered Learning Spaces

Home to 360° Igloo video projection suite, digital engineering tools, simulation labs, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality learning and more.

13. Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Students can access business start-up support via the Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem – we're already supporting 35 start-ups.

14. Work placements

The University of Bradford offers a wide range of work placement opportunities—including year-long industrial placements, summer internships, graduate roles, and virtual experiences—supported by dedicated careers services to boost students' employability and real-world skills.

15. International Student Community

Join a truly global campus, with students from 130+ countries studying together.

16. Over 100 Student Societies

From sports clubs to cultural groups, there's something for everyone.

17. Competitive Sports & On-Campus Gym

Unique Fitness Centre offers gym memberships, classes and competitive leagues right on campus.

18. Cultural Powerhouse

Bradford is the UK City of Culture 2025 and home to events like the Bradford Literature Festival.

19. Prime City-Centre Location

Enjoy Bradford’s nightlife, new Darley Street Market, and venues like the Alhambra Theatre and Bradford Live.

20. Transport Links

Fast access to Leeds (20 mins), Manchester, and the Yorkshire Dales — two train stations make exploring easy.

21. Low Cost Living

Bradford is consistently ranked one of the UK’s most affordable student cities.

22. Triple-Accredited School of Management

One of only a handful globally with AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditation — and ranked #1 for Online MBA (FT 2024)

23. Career Booster & Global Opportunities

With international placements, practical business projects, and specialist software training, such as Advanced XL and Sage for tax/finance

24. World-Leading Research

Advanced polymer materials, nano-tech, satellite communications, cancer therapeutics, psychology and peace studies - Bradford research changes lives.

25. Personal Support That Cares

Academic advisors, counselling, disability support, and the MyBradford helpdesk put student wellbeing first.