Overview
What's New in Bedfordshire Uni?
25 June 2025: The University of Bedfordshire now accepts the Duolingo English Test for international admissions. Required scores: 110 (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) and 120 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent), with no sub-score below 100 and 105, respectively. Only tests taken after 1 July 2024 with full sub-scores are valid.
The University of Bedfordshire offers over 250 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, attracting more than 20,000 students from 115+ countries. Indian students benefit from a cost-effective UK education, with annual tuition fees averaging £16,900–£18,000, and living costs ranging between £900–£1,400/month. Uni of Beds high-demand programs include MBA, Computer Science, Health Psychology, Law, and Artificial Intelligence, with flexible January to November intakes. Entry requires 55–60% in undergraduate studies or 60% in Class 12, with English proficiency through IELTS score of 6.0–6.5 or TOEFL/PTE equivalents.
Scholarships such as the £3,000 High Achievers UG Scholarship and Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship make education more accessible for Indian students. With 88% of graduates employed, 67% in high-skilled jobs, and earnings averaging £10,500 more than non-graduates, the university’s focus on work-integrated learning and industry placements delivers strong ROI. Ranked among the top 3 green universities in the UK, Bedfordshire is not just affordable — it’s globally recognized for sustainability, diversity, and employability-driven education.
Regional / National Accreditation
The University of Bedfordshire is a nationally recognised and accredited public university in the UK, officially recognised by the Privy Council in England. It is not a regional or nationally accredited institution in the US sense, as the UK has a unified national system for university regulation and quality assurance.
Key points regarding its accreditation and recognition:
• Government Regulation: The university is regulated by the UK government's Office for Students (OfS) and is an established, degree-awarding body.
• Quality Assurance: The quality and standards of its higher education provision are reviewed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), which commended the university in its most recent review in 2015.
• Professional Accreditations: Many specific courses at the University of Bedfordshire hold accreditations from relevant professional, statutory, and regulatory bodies (PSRBs), ensuring they meet industry standards. These include:
o Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
o Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
o Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
o Association of MBAs (AMBA)
o Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
o Department for Education (DfE) for Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
Professional Accreditation
The University of Bedfordshire has various professional accreditations for its courses, including the Business School's partnerships with the CIPD, CMI, and accounting bodies like the AIA and AAT. It is also an accredited provider of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Furthermore, its staff have access to AdvanceHE recognition for teaching standards, and the university is a signatory of the Good Business Charter (GBC).



Special Documents: University of Bedfordshire Student Data Form
I-20 (USA) / CAS (UK) Issuance
Pay minimum amount of money required tuition deposit - Submit financial documents for CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). One-Year tuition fees before travel.

Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILABLE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.

Deferment Process
Deferment is requested by email to the university, with your deposit carried forward.

Admission Criteria
  Freshman Transfer
 
Notes
Inquiry Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Scholarship Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
ESL Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
GRE/GMAT Notes :
Master of Science
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Arts
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Engineering
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
12 + 3 Accepted Notes :
Master of Science
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Arts
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Engineering
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Programs
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER