In October 1884 the University College of North Wales opened with 58 students and 12 members of academic staff. Bangor is consistently ranked as one of the most economic places to study.
The university received its Royal Charter in 1966. Voted the Best Campus University in 2014, all the local amenities you could ask for including shops, banks and a post office are on campus.
Bath Spa University gained degree awarding powers in 1992, university title in 2005 (previously Bath Spa University College) and research degree awarding powers in 2008.
The University of Bedfordshire has over 22,000 students, from more than 120 countries, at its five campuses across the UK. Although a new university, Bedfordshire is an institution with a rich heritage.
Birkbeck was founded in 1823 as the Mechanics Institution by George Birkbeck, who had the radical view that high-quality university education should be available in the evening.
Birmingham was the first independent civic university built on a campus model, the first with a Medical School, a Business School, a purpose built students’ union, and a women’s halls of residence.
The university enjoys historical strengths in the creative and performing arts: the Birmingham Government School of Design – the first college of design outside London – was opened in 184.
Bolton is one of the largest towns in the UK, with excellent motorway and rail links to major cities: Liverpool and Manchester are within half an hour by train.
More than 18,000 students are enrolled on courses across undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, with over 2,000 international students representing some 100 countries.
In 2007, we were the first private company to be granted degree awarding powers, and have been awarded both Highly Trusted Sponsor and University status.
The university has a strong and respected history of embracing technology. The university is committed to sustainable development, and has won numerous environmental awards.
The university has three campuses in Brighton, with further campuses along the coast in Eastbourne and Hastings. Each campus is close to the sea and countryside.
The new University of Bristol opened in October 1909 with 288 undergraduates and some 400 other students. Henry Overton Wills became the first chancellor.
Brunel College was awarded a Royal Charter in June 1966, allowing it to become Brunel University. Brunel University became Brunel University London in 2014, formed of three academic Colleges.
The University of Buckingham opened in 1976 and celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2016. It is the only independent university in the UK with a Royal Charter.
Bucks was awarded full university status in 2007. Bucks New University is firmly established as the principal provider of university education in Buckinghamshire.
