University of Bedfordshire Rankings of University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.

About University of Bedfordshire

PROS

  • The laboratories are particularly impressive, according to students, but they also highlight the quality of the facilities in general.
  • The university is praised by students for being located right in the heart of the town centre. This allows them to make the most of their free time between classes.
  • Ranked among the global top 1,000 by Times Higher Education. This can be a helpful advantage when applying for high -level job positions.

CONS

  • Numerous students have complained that some teachers are less passionate than others. However, this may be a simple preference for certain teaching styles.
Latest ranking updates for University of Bedfordshire
  • 01 Jan, 2023: University of Bedfordshire ranks 1790 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
  • 28 Nov, 2022: Urap announced latest results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance with University of Bedfordshire in position 2354.
  • 26 Oct, 2022: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) with University of Bedfordshire in position 301.
  • 12 Oct, 2022: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings with University of Bedfordshire in position 801.

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Highest subject rankings for University of Bedfordshire

Music The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19 
Arts Visual & Performing
Social Work CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#21 
Social Studies & Humanities
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#54 
Sports Science
Nursing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#63 
Medicine & Health
Electrical & Electronic Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#67 
Engineering
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#71 
Education
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#73 
Business
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#82 
Languages & Literature
Biological Sciences CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#83 
Natural Sciences
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#83 
Law

University rankings

    • #385 
    • #132 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #435 
    • #121 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #104 
    • #128 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #68 
    • #801 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 12 October, 2022]
    • #84 
    • #518 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 04 April, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #251 
    THE Young University Rankings - Times Higher Education
    [Published 15 February, 2022]
    • #77 
    • #2354 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #78 
    • #571 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #81 
    • #1790 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 01 January, 2023]
    • #75 
    • #898 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #71 
    • #86 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #80 
    • #93 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #59 
    • #71 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Business

    • #75 
    • #92 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #74 
    • #93 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #63 
    • #80 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #62 
    • #73 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #85 
    • #108 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Education

    • #57 
    • #71 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #58 
    • #74 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #34 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #48 
    • #401 
    Education
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

Engineering

    • #52 
    • #67 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #82 
    • #96 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Languages & Literature

    • #69 
    • #82 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Law

    • #68 
    • #83 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #88 
    • #106 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Medicine & Health

    • #51 
    • #63 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #64 
    • #83 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #70 
    • #88 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #83 
    • #104 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #94 
    • #116 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #42 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #39 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #21 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #44 
    • #55 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #63 
    • #77 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Sports Science

    • #41 
    • #54 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #49 
    • #59 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Student Reviews for University of Bedfordshire

Student satisfaction:
3.9 (based on 626 student reviews)

I’ve earned myself two degrees from Bedfordshire now and I really believe it’s one of the best universities in the UK. The staff and the facilities are amazing. The lecturers really take the time to get to know you and they help you with any issues you have with your assignments. I can happily recommend this university to all my friends and family!”

About University of Bedfordshire

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StuDocu Student Reviews

StuDocu has published the StuDocu World University Ranking, which is entirely based on student reviews. Over 100.000 students have reviewed over 1500 universities worldwide. University of Bedfordshire is ranked in position 132 for Europe. Below you can find the 16 sub-ratings of University of Bedfordshire in comparison to the averages among all universities in England UK. For illustrative purposes we have transferred the original 10 point scale into a 5 star scale.

Studies
Overall score
4.3
Quality of Courses/Teaching
4.3
Employer Recruiting & Career Services
4.3
Financial Aid
4.1
Studying Remotely
4.5
Feeling of Inclusivity
4.6
Leisure
Quality of Life
4.3
Student Clubs/Associations
4.3
Sports Culture
4
Dating Scene
4.1
Campus
Common Areas & Sports Facilities
4.2
Safety on Campus
4.3
Location
4.5
Accessibility for Disabled Students
4.3
Food on Campus
4.1
Housing
4.3

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Bedfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction: 72 (765 respondents)

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 105 students of University of Bedfordshire participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Bedfordshire in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 68.8

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Bedfordshire

  Course
1 Accounting and Finance - BSc 100/100 (14 student reviews)
2 Dance and Professional Practice - BA 95/100 (16 student reviews)
3 Aviation and Airport Management - BSc 93/100 (11 student reviews)
4 Operating Department Practice - BSc 92/100 (13 student reviews)
5 Business Studies (General) - BSc 92/100 (9 student reviews)
6 Food and Nutrition Science - BSc 91/100 (10 student reviews)
7 Musical Theatre (Emil Dale Academy) - BA 90/100 (30 student reviews)
8 Forensic Science and Criminology - BSc 85/100 (13 student reviews)
9 Forensic Science - BSc 85/100 (13 student reviews)
10 Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation - BSc 85/100 (13 student reviews)

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Bedfordshire

Student composition of University of Bedfordshire

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
11025
postgraduates:
2860
Total:
13885
Students by subject Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
Business and Management:
8590
Nursing and Midwifery:
3120
Sociology:
3070
education and teaching:
3010
Computing:
2150
English Studies:
1340
Psychology:
1090
Creative Arts and Design:
850
Biosciences:
810
Law:
810
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
660
allied health:
630
:
425
Performing Arts:
425
Social Policy:
420
Economics:
360
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
130
architecture, building and planning:
100
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
80
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
India:
2940
Romania:
1325
Nigeria:
255
Pakistan:
245
Poland:
245
China:
240
Bangladesh:
140
Greece:
140
Portugal:
85
Ireland:
55
Nepal:
50
Cyprus (European Union):
40
Italy:
40
Lithuania:
35
Bulgaria:
35
Vietnam:
30
Hungary:
20
Ghana:
15
Jordan:
15
Sri Lanka:
15
Spain:
15
Germany:
15
Latvia:
10
United Arab Emirates:
10
France:
10
Sweden:
10
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Kenya:
10
Nicaragua:
10
Netherlands:
10
Zimbabwe:
5
Kuwait:
5
Qatar:
5
Saudi Arabia:
5
British Virgin Islands:
5
Bahrain:
5
USA:
5
Albania:
5
Uganda:
5
Czech Republic:
5
Albania:
5
Moldova:
5
Albania:
5
Moldova:
5
Austria:
5
Belgium:
5
Croatia:
5
Finland:
5
Tanzania:
5
Gibraltar:
5
Malta:
5
Slovakia:
5
Moldova:
5
Congo (Democratic Republic) {formerly Zaire}:
5
Egypt:
5
Morocco:
5
Colombia:
5

Key facts

Institution type:
Public
Facilities:
Library, sports facilities
Admissions rate:
70-80%
Foundation year:
1882
students:
13925
undergraduates:
11400
postgraduates:
2525
academic staff:
600
Telephone:
+44 1234 400400
Address:
University Square
LU1 3JU, Luton
England UK
Website:
https://www.beds.ac.uk/
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Campuses of University of Bedfordshire

Luton Campus
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Accounting
Applied Education Studies
Bedford Campus
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Acting
Acting
Aylesbury campus
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Adult Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
University Campus Milton Keynes
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Health and Social Care (Milton Keynes)
Health and Social Care
London School of Commerce
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Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Emil Dale Academy
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Musical Theatre (Emil Dale Academy)
London School of Commerce Birmingham
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Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Barnfield College
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Bedford College
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Central Bedfordshire College
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Buckinghamshire College Group (Aylesbury)
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Bedford College - Tresham
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Health and Social Care Practice

FAQ

University of Bedfordshire ranks #109 in England UK in our meta ranking of 133 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Bedfordshire ranks #1 in Luton in our meta ranking.

University of Bedfordshire is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, Scimago Institutions Rankings, THE Young University Rankings - Times Higher Education and more. See all 14 rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire achieved #121 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 133 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #7 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Childhood & Youth Studies). See all subject rankings for University of Bedfordshire.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 133 university rankings University of Bedfordshire ranks #1 among universities in Luton and #109 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

In our meta ranking University of Bedfordshire ranks #109 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Arts Visual & Performing (Music) #1 among universities in Luton and #14 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Work) #1 among universities in Luton and #17 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Natural Sciences (Biological Sciences) #1 among universities in Luton and #64 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) #1 among universities in Luton and #52 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Journalism & Media Studies (Communication & Media Studies) #1 among universities in Luton and #82 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Law (Law) #1 among universities in Luton and #68 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Business (Marketing) #1 among universities in Luton and #62 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Medicine & Health (Nursing) #1 among universities in Luton and #51 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Languages & Literature (English) #1 among universities in Luton and #69 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Sports Science (Sports Science) #1 among universities in Luton and #41 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Computer Science (Computer Science) #1 among universities in Luton and #85 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire ranks for Education (Education) #1 among universities in Luton and #57 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.