The University of Bedfordshire is a modern university with campuses in Luton, Bedford, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes, north of London. It is best known for business, computing, nursing and health, education, media and sport, with a large international community and several intakes a year. Choose it for an affordable degree within an hour of London.
Luton, United Kingdom
Official website: beds.ac.uk
Luton, Bedford, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes
Luton, about 30 minutes from London by train
Students from over 100 countries
£14,500 – £17,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£10,000 – £12,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on beds.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc Project Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MSc Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BSc Adult Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Several intakes a year for many Master's degrees.
Location near London and Luton Airport.
Large international student community.
Graduates join easyJet, Vauxhall, NHS trusts and employers across London and the south-east.
Computing and project management alumni move into IT and operations roles.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The Luton campus sits in the town centre with a modern library, teaching buildings and halls close together.
Luton is a diverse town with lower rent than London, and trains reach central London in about 30 minutes.
CAS from the University of Bedfordshire
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027. Master's applications are rolling for September, January and May starts.
Computer science, the MBA and project management start in September, January and May. Public health starts in September and January, and nursing in September.
You need a Student route visa. Bedfordshire issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Computer science, the MBA, project management, public health and nursing are popular. Master's courses need a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Yes. Bedfordshire offers international scholarships that reduce tuition, usually assessed automatically. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
