The University of Bedfordshire is a modern, pioneering University in touch with the real world and the needs of students and employers alike.

We are proud to have a diverse and vibrant community that includes more than 3,000 students from all over the world. We offer a special British higher education experience.

By combining the knowledge needed in each subject area with the development and application of generic, personal skills (such as team working, presentations, report writing, IT skills etc) we make sure our graduates are highly attractive to employers world-wide. The information provided on these pages is designed to help you in choosing the University of Bedfordshire for your future.

Living and studying with us.

The University has invested very heavily in teaching and learning facilities and accommodation in recent years to ensure that we offer a modern and high quality environment in which students can live and study happily and effectively.

University accommodation provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and study with students from many different backgrounds - many of whom may becomes friend for ever.

The town of Luton is medium-sized by British standards, with a population of about 200,000 people - big enough so that there are many facilities of all kinds on offer, but small enough that our students can quickly find their way around and feel at home. All of London's facilities and attractions are just 30 minutes away by train.

About Courses

We have an excellent reputation for preparing students for employment. Out courses are characterized and choice and flexibility, career relevance, and the scope to provide all students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Browse our courses by subject areas:

Courses by subject area All foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and short programmes. If you don't have standard qualifications for entry into higher education, the four-year Extended Degree provides a path to degree level study in all subject areas. The International Extended Degree is especially designed for EU students who need to improve their language skills.

Brows our courses by the type of award you are interested in:

Foundation Degrees (FdA and FdSc) are designed to provide a more vocational route through higher education

Undergraduate courses (BA and BSc) plus the 4-year Extended Degree and International Foundation programmes.

Postgraduate courses (MA, MSc, MBA, Diplomas) taught and by research, including specialized management qualifications.

Undergraduate: Healthcare Level 3 'top-up' Awards (BA/BA Hons) 1 year full time/ 2 years part time degree programmes designed for registered nurses, midwives and other appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.

http://www.beds.ac.uk/courses

International Tuition Fees

Academic Year 2007/08
Full Time Programmes

(Fees are for 1 academic year, i.e. two semesters, unless otherwise indicated)
 

International Foundation Programme:£3,000(One Semester)
International Foundation Programme:£6,000
General English (EFL) pre-intermediate and intermediate:£3,000(One Semester)
General English (EFL) higher-intermediate and advance:£6,000
English Plus::£3,000(One Semester)
English Plus:£6,000
Undergraduate BA Hons Classroom-based £7,800
Undergraduate BSc Hons Labortaory-based £7,800
Postgraduate MSc £8,000 - £8,400 (depending on subject chosen)
Postgraduate MA  £8,000
Postgraduate LLM Law £8,000
Postgraduate MBA £10,000

Notes
1The International Foundation Courses are for those wishing to prepare for entry to the university's undergraduate or postgraduate programmes of study.

2English Plus programmes are for advanced speakers of English who wish to combine English studies with other studies within the University Modular Credit Scheme.

International Scholarships Scheme

The International student's Scholarships scheme

The International Students’ Scholarship Scheme is funded by the University directly and aims to provide financial assistance to students from overseas who are applying to study at the university of Bedfordshire.
There are two types available.

1.The University of Bedfordshire scholarship-value GBP 1000.

Award criteria for the university of Bedfordshire Scholarship

Academic Merit.
 

Relevant work experience/research

Ability to contribute to the UOB's development

2.The Vic e Chancellor's Scholarship-Value GBP 4000

Award criteria for the Vice Chancellor

Available to undergraduate students who can demonstrate academic excellent and/or exceptional achievement within international industry.

Award of University of Bedfordshire and Vice Chancellor's Scholarships

University of Bedfordshire Scholarship awards will be made in the form of a tuition fee discount.
All Scholarship applications will be considered by the Scholarships committee which meets twice a year for September and February intakes
Scholarships will only be awarded for the first year of Programme.
A Student may not receive more than one scholarship.
Application deadline for September/October intakes is 01 September
Application deadline for January/February intake is 01 January
Successful applicants will be contacted via email, within 14 days of the closing date for applications.

Due to the large number of applicants and rising costs associated with this, we regret that is no longer possible to write to unsuccessful applicants.

If you have not received a reply within 14 days of the published deadline date. You should assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.

We hope that you will recognize that this is a practical necessity on our part and will support us in our efforts to direct valuable funds and resources towards educational Provision.