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Welcome to the University of Bradford. Let's get started.

Find everything you could possibly need to start your studies and settle in to university life.

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Start dates 2025

  • Postgraduate Researcher enrolment for the June intake starts on Monday 2 June
  • UBIC enrolment starts on Monday 16 June

Find out where your Welcome and ID check will take place and what you need to bring in to complete it.

Message from the Vice-Chancellor

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all new and returning students to the University of Bradford.

You are a student at a university committed to excellence, internationalisation, equality and diversity and sustainability.

I encourage you to take every opportunity to engage in the broader university experience, through the many opportunities provided by our support services and our Students’ Union, and to engage in this vibrant and exciting community and city.

Professor Shirley Congdon Vice-Chancellor, SMT, Senior Leader, Senior Management

Professor Shirley Congdon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford

Our Student Handbook contains all the information you need to know before you join.

Find out term and semester dates for current and future academic years.

By car, bus, or train. Find out how to get to the University of Bradford campus.

If there is something you're unsure of or need help with, check out our FAQs.

Check out our advice on studying at Bradford for International students.

Think you'll be arriving late? Find out how we can support you so you don't miss out.

If you'd like to talk to someone directly, contact the welcome team via email or phone.