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.

Latest ranking updates for University of Bedfordshire
  • March 2025: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings . Ranking position #2163.
  • January 2025: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) with University of Bedfordshire in position 501.
  • December 2024: Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) update. University of Bedfordshire achieves place 201.
  • October 2024: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings with University of Bedfordshire in position 1001.
#93
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Bedfordshire
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 18 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

Business

    • #94 
    • #118 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Computer Science

Education

    • #56 
    • #68 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #52 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]

Engineering

    • #41 
    • #54 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #32 
    • #42 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #88 
    • #107 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #43 
    • #51 
    Children's Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #30 
    Health Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #50 
    Midwifery
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #43 
    • #59 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #87 
    • #109 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #26 
    Social Policy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #40 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #56 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #6 
    • #10 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #53 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #62 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #55 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #60 
    • #73 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #50 
    • #65 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Bedfordshire

Mental Health Nursing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Medicine & Health
Social Work CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#29 
Education
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#42 
Languages & Literature
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#51 
Sports Science
Electrical And Electronic Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#54 
Engineering
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#57 
Arts Visual & Performing
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#59 
Natural Sciences
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#77 
Law
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#79 
Computer Science

Student Ratings for University of Bedfordshire

3.7
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 781 student ratings
Google logo Google ratings
3.7 (based on 676 student ratings)
Facebook logo Facebook ratings
4.1 (based on 105 student ratings)

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

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.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1882
Telephone:
+44 1234 400400
Address:
University Square
LU1 3JU, Luton
England UK
Website:
https://www.beds.ac.uk/
Social:

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
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  • Bethany's journey through Science
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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

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Bedfordshire

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
10090
postgraduates:
3170
Total:
13260
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
4415
Nursing and Midwifery:
1755
Computing:
1310
Education and Teaching:
1225
Sociology:
1040
English Studies:
445
Psychology:
440
Law:
395
Creative Arts and Design:
380
Social Policy:
350
Biosciences:
310
Allied Health:
305
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
255
Economics:
200
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
75
Performing Arts:
65
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
55
Architecture, Building and Planning:
40
Agriculture, Food and Related Studies:
40
Veterinary Sciences:
5
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
2940
Nigeria:
255
Pakistan:
245
China:
240
Bangladesh:
140
Nepal:
50
Vietnam:
30
Jordan:
15
Ghana:
15
Sri Lanka:
15
Nicaragua:
10
Kenya:
10
United Arab Emirates:
10
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Qatar:
5
Kuwait:
5
Colombia:
5
Saudi Arabia:
5
British Virgin Islands:
5
United States:
5
Albania:
5
Bahrain:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Uganda:
5
Tanzania:
5
Morocco:
5
Egypt:
5
Congo (Democratic Republic) {formerly Zaire}:
5
Moldova:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire ranks #93 in England UK in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 379 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 and more. See all 18 rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire achieved #122 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Bedfordshire.

University of Bedfordshire achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #7 in (Mental Health Nursing). 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 108 university rankings University of Bedfordshire ranks #1 among universities in Luton and #93 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Bedfordshire.

In our meta ranking University of Bedfordshire ranks #93 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.