The University of Bradford’s key strengths are in the fields of management, engineering, physical and life sciences, social and international studies and informatics.

The School of Management’s AMBA-accredited MBA is ranked 10th in the UK and top 100 in the world (Financial Times MBA index, 2005), for its content, quality and internationalism. The School runs master’s degrees in International Business and Management; Finance; Accounting and Management; Human Resource Management; and Marketing. These programmes prepare students from a wide range of disciplines for management posts at a high level.

The Department of Peace Studies is the world’s largest university centre for the study of peace and conflict resolution, and is a world leader in research in the following key areas: conflict resolution; international politics and security studies; politics, development and social change. The Bradford Centre for International Development is one of the UK’s leading university-based centres for development studies.

The University also has an international reputation for its research in telecommunications and electronics, archaeology and life sciences and, notably, biomedical sciences and pharmacy. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, Bradford had 18 subject areas inspected, with one area given a 5* rating, four given 5, and a further eight a rating of 4. Inspectors also deemed that research of national or international significance is carried out by 85 per cent of staff. Excellent scores were achieved for teaching quality in the last six subject reviews.

More recently, the University of Bradford has become the 5th best university in the North of England (Guardian league tables 2005) and ranked number 2 in the UK for graduate employment (Times Good University Guide 2006).

Facilities

The University’s J.B. Priestley library has around 500,000 volumes, over 2,000 periodical titles, 1,000 electronic journals, and seats 630 readers. The Computer Centre is located in purpose-built accommodation shared with the library. It provides a 24-hour central computing service to all students with a wide range of programming languages and software packages.

The University of Bradford’s Sports Centre, which has a swimming pool, games courts and a fitness centre, is on the main campus. Also on the main campus are the student cinema, the theatre, the art gallery and the Music Centre.

Student life

The total student experience is a central feature of the Bradford approach to learning. Student support is freely available, from general help and information to academic support and one-to-one counselling.

For relaxation purposes, sports and social activities are encouraged and supported by the University. There are over 100 student societies and sports clubs at Bradford. These range from the national, religious or political through the departmental and special interest to the recreational and leisure-based clubs.

The Students’ Union building forms the base of the University’s social centre, with three bars, common rooms, a print shop, a launderette, pool tables, jukeboxes, games machines, a shop, and a nightclub. The Union also publishes a newspaper and runs an independent student radio station.

Bradford is one of the ten largest cities in Britain - with a population of over 450,000. It has excellent road, rail and air communications with the rest of the country, and is set amongst some of the most spectacular countryside in England. The city of Bradford was recently rated by The Guardian newspaper as being the least expensive city for students to live in the UK.

One of the city’s most popular attractions is the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, situated close to the University campus, incorporating the 52ft-deep and 64ft-wide IMAX screen. The museum has a regular programme of exhibitions as well as permanent galleries, where the public can explore the history of photography and television.

The surrounding countryside is magnificent, and close enough to almost walk to from the city centre. This countryside was made famous by the Brontes of Haworth and more recently by the television series Last of the Summer Wine.

Campus Accommodation

All new international students are guaranteed a place in university halls of residence. The majority of Halls are within five minutes walk of the main campus. They are all self-catering with free Resnet internet and about half the places available have en-suite facilities. All accommodation fees include all heating and lighting costs.

Private Accommodation

Compared to most university towns and cities in the UK, privately-rented accommodation in Bradford is quite inexpensive and readily available. Students who seek privately-rented accommodation should contact the Unipol Accommodation Bureau directly.

Accommodation costs (per week)

• Halls: £49.00 to £71.50
• Private House Share (approximately): £35.00 or above (by private arrangement)

Library

The J B Priestley library, named after Bradford’s illustrious writer, houses around 500,000 volumes, over 2,000 periodical titles and over 1,000 electronic journals, and seats for 630 readers. The librarian and his staff are always available to answer queries.

Computer Centre

The computer centre is located in a purpose-built building shared with the JB Priestley Library. It provides a central computing service to everyone on campus, staff, research workers and students. The computer centre has a number of powerful UNIX-based servers, which offer a wide range of programming languages and software packages. Services include powerful central computing facilities, and general-purpose systems supporting information services, electronic mail and high-quality printing.

The Computer Centre offers a range of computer-related training courses and documentation, covering everything from the most basic wordprocessing to advanced graphics. A Help Desk service is available to assist all users.

Health Service

Every student coming to Bradford is advised to register with the University Health Service. The Centre has full-time nursing staff and the services of four doctors.

Sports

The University Sports Centre is centrally located on the main campus. It has facilities for most indoor sports (squash, badminton, volleyball, five-a-side football) as well as providing multi-purpose areas for other activities such as Tai Kwon Do and aerobics.

There is a twenty-five metre swimming pool, a fifteen metre climbing wall, and various large halls dedicated to sports activities. Elsewhere on campus, or nearby, there are tennis courts and pitches for football, cricket and rugby. A recent extension to the Centre houses a large exercise area and a superb health and fitness suite packed with all the latest high-tech computerised exercise machinery.

Theatre

The University’s Theatre in the Mill is a flexible studio theatre providing a rolling programme of nationally renowned professional touring shows. It also features the work of the student theatre group, where there are opportunities to become involved in acting, directing, writing, sound and lighting design, stage management, set design and construction and costume.

The University campus offers a variety of social activities for students, including over 70 clubs and societies, pubs, clubs, shops and numerous cafes. The university has its own active theatre, 'Theatre in the Mill' as well as a well-equipped music centre 'The Tasmin Little Music Centre' offering activities to all students as well as holding professional performances.

The Students’ Union offices form the base of the University’s social centre. There are three bars, a common room, photo booth, pool tables, jukebox, vending and games machines, a customised nightclub and an independent student radio station. The Students' Union magazine with news and reviews, covers everything going on around the University and down the hill in the city.

The Athletic Association oversees the activities of about fifty clubs, each dedicated to the promotion of a particular sport. The university is one of six national Centres of Excellence for Cricket. Bradford’s geographical position makes it an ideal centre for outdoor sports such as climbing, orienteering, potholing, mountain biking and hang-gliding, and even canoeing and sailing on local rivers and reservoirs.

The International Office organises regular trips to various parts of the country including York and the seaside, an ideal way to make new friends and see more of the UK.

The Student Information Service provides practical help and information on a wide range of international student matters, including visa renewal and financial issues and includes a free confidential counselling service. The University has also appointed two advisers to international students, who specialise in the sorts of questions students may have if they have come to study from abroad.

The Careers Advisory Service aims to help postgraduate students make a successful transition from university life into employment or further training. The open-access Careers Information Room has reference details on a range of topics, including information on employers and training opportunities in the UK and overseas.

Bradford graduates can keep in contact with each other and with the University through the Alumni website and by joining an email discussion group for Bradford Alumni. Graduates can use the Alumni Record page to update their contact details for the Alumni Office’s database, and national Alumni groups can use the website to communicate with each other about forthcoming reunions

Fees

English Language six-week and ten-week pre-sessional courses £1,200 and £2,000: International Foundation Programme (English Language plus academic modules) £7,000

Undergraduate

• Arts/Social Sciences:£7560 per year
• Engineering and Science subjects: £9,765 per year

Postgraduate

• Arts /Social Sciences: £7560
• Engineering and Science Subjects: £9765
• School of Management: MA/MSc programmes £10250
• MBA: £18000

Entry Requirements

For all countries: overseas examinations of UK Boards: A-levels at appropriate grades and in appropriate subjects as in our undergraduate prospectus.

India

Undergraduate degrees: Good overall average in Standard XII (70% +) with specific subject requirements, depending upon course applied for, from National Boards and selected State Boards; evidence of proficiency in English
Postgraduate degrees: First Class degree from a nationally recognised university; evidence of proficiency in English