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University of Bradford

(3.8)
71 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
69
107
86

Overview

University of Bradford information

Level of study
Undergraduate68%Postgraduate32%
Mode of study
Full-time91%Part-time9%
Gender ratio
Female57%Male43%Other0%
Where students come from
International19%UK81%
Number of students
12,265
Source: HESA

About University of Bradford

UCAS code: B56

We’re not just a university.

We’re a launchpad for new beginnings and new opportunities.

You'll grow, learn and experience, with hands-on learning in world-class facilities and industry placements. You’ll explore a buzzing city and find your people through clubs and societies. It's a whole world of different, waiting to be discovered.

So what are you waiting for? Get stuck in.

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Tuition fees at University of Bradford

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,760 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay between £16,100 and £24,456 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £16,890.

Job prospects

•Undergraduate

£24.8k

Average graduate salary

84%

Graduates in work or further study

•Postgraduate

86%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Bradford

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Bradford

University of Bradford open days

Opportunity awaits. You ready?

Take the first step on your undergraduate journey and find out what Bradford's all about. Get answers to your burning questions and explore our buzzing campus.

Our next undergraduate Open Days are:

• Saturday 10 January 2026

• Saturday 18 April 2026

• Saturday 27 June 2026

Book your place today.

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Courses

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Here are University of Bradford's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

136 UCAS points
Optometry

MOptom (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

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128 UCAS points
Physiotherapy (Sport and Exercise Medicine)

MPhysio 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128 UCAS points
Pharmacy (including pre-registration training)

MPharm (H) 5 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

128 UCAS points
Pharmacy

MPharm (H) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128 UCAS points
Midwifery

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128 UCAS points
Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128 UCAS points
Diagnostic Radiography

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

128 UCAS points
Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

120 UCAS points
Occupational Therapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120 UCAS points
MNurse Child / Mental Health

MNurs 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120 UCAS points
Nursing (Children's)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120 UCAS points
Applied Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

120 UCAS points
Social Work

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Business Studies and Law (with a placement year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Computer Science for Cyber Security

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Forensic Anthropology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Psychology (with placement year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Economics (with a placement year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Computer Science for Cyber Security (with a placement year)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

Main Site

112 UCAS points
Finance and Business Analytics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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University of Bradford student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 71 reviews from University of Bradford's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
24%
3 star
21%
2 star
12%
1 star
4%
All reviews

Showing 67 reviews

1st year student

1 year ago

Three stars: Good

(3)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

Three stars: Good

(3)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

Three stars: Good

(3)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

Most facilities are very good.

(4)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

The course is interesting and the lectures are generally good. The amount of teaching time is actually very low though.

(4)
Course

1st year student

1 year ago

The university is generally good and people are usually helpful. The facilities such as the library are excellent. However, there is not much support and it can be difficult to contact people.

(4)
Overall

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Bradford

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

88%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

81%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

81%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

77%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

77%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

75%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

78%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

71%

med

How well organised is your course?

69%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

83%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

81%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

72%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

79%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

78%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

82%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

86%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

72%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

82%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

81%

med

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