Rankings of University of Bradford

The University of Bradford is a government funded research university based in the metropolitan city of Bradford, England. While the university is most well known for its very high volume of research output, it is also known for its substantial efforts in becoming an ‘Ecoversity’, setting an example for other institutions on the subject of sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Latest ranking updates for University of Bradford
  • September 2024: Publication of (Business and Management). Ranking position #73.
  • September 2024: University of Bradford ranks 81 in the latest from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • August 2024: University of Bradford ranks 901 in the latest from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
  • July 2024: University of Bradford ranks 952 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Computer Science

    • #55 
    • #71 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #63 
    • #80 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #201 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #15 
    • #20 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #20 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #26 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #43 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #47 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #301 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #958 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #28 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #53 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #41 
    • #54 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Law

    • #33 
    • #43 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #60 
    • #75 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #75 
    • #94 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #43 
    • #701 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #32 
    • #40 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #48 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #52 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #1493 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #43 
    • #54 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #65 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #48 
    • #431 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #91 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #78 
    • #100 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #84 
    • #103 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #351 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #43 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #48 
    • #61 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #56 
    • #69 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #85 
    • #100 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Bradford

Civil Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19 
Engineering
Chemistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#40 
Natural Sciences
Social Work CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#43 
Social Studies & Humanities
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#43 
Law
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#71 
Computer Science
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#701 
Medicine & Health

Student Ratings for University of Bradford

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.3 (based on 1617 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.4 (based on 717 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.3 (based on 370 student ratings)
facebook logo Facebook ratings:
4.4 (based on 530 student ratings)

“Amazing university. I have to say that the city can be a little bit dangerous, especially at night, but on campus everything is quite safe. Students get a great return on their tuition fees at Bradford, with good accommodation and quality teaching. The cultural diversity among students and lecturers was a plus for me as well.”

About University of Bradford

PROS

  • Learners at Bradford are quick to highlight the outstanding facilities. Some of the most popular examples include the Forensic Examination Suite, the Child Simulation Suite for medical students, and the Engineering Research Laboratory.
  • Students agree that their social lives have benefitted from the abundant sports clubs and societies the university promotes.
  • Ranked among the global top 100 by QS World University Rankings, and among the top 800 by Times Higher Education.

CONS

  • Numerous students have highlighted the university’s issue with high staff turnover. This creates a sensation of instability for the students.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1832
Telephone:
+44 1274 232323
Address:
Richmond Road
BD7 1DP, Bradford
England UK
Website:
https://www.bradford.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 5.0
    • A-level Humanities
    • General Test
    • (no subscore less than 7.0)
    • 5.0
    • A-level Sciences
    • General Test
    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 5.0
    • Foundation Law
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 5.0)
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Education, Law
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 5.0)
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Law etc.
    • (no subscore less than 5.0)
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
68 /100
717 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 104 students of University of Bradford participated in the survey.

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

Overall score: 72.9

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 Bradford

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:
7650
postgraduates:
2505
Total:
10155
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Nursing and Midwifery:
2430
Business and Management:
2035
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
1045
Biosciences:
585
Law:
505
Computing:
505
Politics:
425
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
405
Mechanical Engineering:
360
Sociology:
350
Social Policy:
310
Psychology:
300
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
190
Archaeology:
185
Civil Engineering:
180
Chemistry:
130
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
125
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Pakistan:
295
Kuwait:
255
Nigeria:
250
China:
170
India:
135
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
60
Ghana:
25
Kenya:
15
Oman:
15
United Arab Emirates:
15
Jordan:
15
Iran:
15
Korea (South):
15
Japan:
15
Bangladesh:
15
Qatar:
10
Saudi Arabia:
10
Canada:
10
United States:
10
Botswana:
10
Egypt:
10
Libya:
10
Zimbabwe:
10
Sierra Leone:
5
Algeria:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Bermuda:
5
Cameroon:
5
Gambia, The:
5
Malawi:
5
South Africa:
5
Bahrain:
5
Sudan:
5
Malaysia:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Tanzania:
5
Uganda:
5
Zambia:
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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University of Bradford ranks #56 in England UK in our meta ranking of 101 university rankings. See rankings of all 380 universities in England UK.

University of Bradford ranks #2 in Bradford in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Bradford.

University of Bradford is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 27 rankings of University of Bradford.

University of Bradford achieved #64 in StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Bradford.

University of Bradford achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #3 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Paramedic Science). See all subject rankings for University of Bradford.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 101 university rankings University of Bradford ranks #2 among universities in Bradford and #56 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Bradford.

In our meta ranking University of Bradford ranks #56 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Bradford. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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