The University of Bradford is a research-active University which prides itself on research-informed teaching. Students are taught by academics from around the globe who are knowledge-creators, and 80 per cent of those who submitted to the last Research Assessment Exercise are doing ‘international’ or ‘world-leading’ research. 

The University dates back to 1832 with its roots as a technology institution and was the 40th university to be created in Britain. Known for its focus on employability, it has one of the highest proportions of students gaining graduate employment in the North of England. Around 13,000 students are based across our Bradford City Campus and School of Management campus, and a further 5,000 students are studying Bradford degrees around the world, with the University having collaborations with 12 overseas institutions. Bradford campuses are truly global, with students from 130 countries, in a city where more than 67 languages are spoken.

Our core mission is "Making Knowledge Work".  We are a provider of high-quality teaching, informed by internationally recognised research and knowledge transfer which enables students to achieve their educational aspirations and staff to enhance their careers within an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment.