University of Bedfordshire

Despite its name, Bedfordshire University has campuses in both Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Its history goes back to a teacher training college established in 1882 and for some time it was known as the University of Luton before changing its name in 2006. It currently hosts around 20,000 students, including those from more than 100 different countries.It won Best New University from The Sunday Times in 2004 and in 2007 was shortlisted for The Times Higher Education Supplement’s University of the Year. Bedfordshire University has also been ranked in the top 10 for social inclusion and opening up access to education. It was commended by the QAA for the high quality and standards of its higher education provision.What is the University of Bedfordshire acceptance rate?The University of Bedfordshire acceptance rate is 75%. Many of Bedfordshire University’s academic staff have received National Teaching Fellowship Awards. Its courses are accredited by professional bodies like the Chartered Management Institute, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Qualified Teacher Status, the Health and Care Professionals Council and the Institute of Biomedical Science. Facilities Bedfordshire University has benefitted from a £180 million investment in superb modern facilities including a seven-storey library and a £40m STEM building.