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University of Bradford
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, 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
- 118Courses to apply to
- 1Campus
- 1832Founded
- #497QS World Ranking 2027
- 601–650THE World Ranking 2027
- £15k–£20kTypical first-year fee
- #69Guardian 2026
- #80THE REF ranking 2021
- 10,500Students
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Search 118 courses at University of Bradford
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118 courses across 3 study levels. Fees are for the first year.
Rankings
How it ranks
#497
QS World University Rankings 2027
601–650
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#69
The Guardian University Guide 2026
#80
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
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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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Scholarships
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- University of Bradford 60th Anniversary Scholarship (2026/27)
- Rani Scholarship
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