University profile
University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
About
Why study at University of Bradford?
The University of Bradford is a public research university in Bradford, West Yorkshire, that received its royal charter in 1966 and traces its origins to the Mechanics Institute of 1832. It has a compact city-centre campus and is known for management, engineering, health, peace studies and a large international student community.
At a glance
University of Bradford in numbers
- 1Campus
- 1832Founded
- #499QS World Ranking 2027
- 501–600THE World Ranking 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#499
QS World University Rankings 2027
501–600
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
Campus locations
City Campus
The main campus around the Richmond Building on Richmond Road, a short walk from Bradford city centre, with teaching, library and student services on one site.
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Student accommodation at University of Bradford
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The Green Townhouses
Shared townhouses of up to twelve bedrooms with shared bathrooms and a small garden, the cheaper of the two Green options, managed by Homes for Students next to campus. · City Campus
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The Green Village
En-suite rooms in shared apartments of six, in the university's preferred on-campus village managed by Homes for Students; the university's 2026/27 living-costs booklet quotes campus accommodation from GBP 3,780 to GBP 7,435 for a 42-week contract. · City Campus
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- University of Bradford 60th Anniversary Scholarship (2026/27) - automatic tuition fee discount for self-funded international students on full-time on-campus postgraduate taught programmes, from GBP 2,200 to GBP 3,200 depending on nationality; no separate application
- Rani Scholarship - named award listed on the university scholarships pages for eligible international students; value and terms are published on the individual scholarship page
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