Buckinghamshire New University

Overview

Despite being established as a university only in 2007, Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) already enrols over 8,000 students. Originally founded as the School of Science and Art in 1893, Buckinghamshire New University is renowned for both its long tradition of academic quality and its many cutting-edge programmes, including those in police science and commercial pilot training.

Undergraduate and graduate students attend classes at High Wycombe, while medical and nursing students attend classes at the smaller Uxbridge campus.

History

The university was established as a School of Science and Art in 1891, and it has improved people's lives ever since. They take great satisfaction in the fact that the world and the people who live in it are improved by their research, teaching, and labour.

Their campuses are welcoming places where people may be who they are without worrying about the consequences. Students at this university have a great sense of mutual respect and support for one another.

They haven't shut the door on creative methods and ideas. Only their teaching zeal surpasses their commitment to doing the right thing for their pupils, staff, the neighbourhood, and the environment.

Buckinghamshire New University history at a glance:

1891- Founding of the School of Science and Art in High Wycombe in Frogmoor Gardens
1920- Tuition was given to ex-soldiers and sailors of the First World War.
1963- After the Second World War, increased demand for technical education led to the College of Further Education being opened on a new site in Queen Alexandra Road.
1975- High Wycombe College of Art and Technology merged with Newland Park College of Education to form Buckinghamshire College of Further Education.
1989- The college became one of the UK’s new independent Higher Education Corporations.
1995- Missenden Abbey, a former Augustinian monastery founded in 1133, is acquired
1999- They are awarded University College status by the government in recognition of their high standards of teaching, training, and research, and become Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College.
2007- They are granted a university title and change their name to Buckinghamshire New University.
2009- An additional site is established in Uxbridge, west London, to support nursing training in North London.
2010- The Gateway Building wins a prestigious RIBA award
2011- Buckinghamshire UTC is given the go-ahead by the Government. The UTC is jointly led by Aylesbury College and Buckinghamshire New University.
2015- The Aylesbury Campus is opened to support education in the north of Buckinghamshire
2016- The University celebrates its 125th anniversary
2020- The University opens its facilities at Pinewood Studios

Ranking & Achievements

Here are the Buckinghamshire New University rankings-

121st in the Times University Guide 2023
77th in the Guardian University Guide 2022

Buckinghamshire New University was ranked 12th by The Huffington Post and among the top 14 by The Daily Telegraph when it came to the UK's most innovative universities. Furthermore, BNU's music business and aviation programmes have received recognition for their superior quality.

Buckinghamshire New University's REF 2021 results demonstrate consistent progress. Fourteen percent of BNU research was judged to be of world-leading (4) or internationally excellent (3) level based on the six subject-based units of assessment (UOA) the institute submitted to REF 2021. This represents years of work by researchers throughout the institution.

Faculties

Art, Design and Performance
Aviation and Security
Business and Law
Creative and Digital Industries
Engineering and the Built Environment
Health and Social Care Professions
Human and Social Sciences
Nursing and Midwifery

Fees & Scholarship

Buckinghamshire New University tuition fees

£13,750 for full-time international students.

Buckinghamshire New University scholarships

Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship- £1,500
International Early Payment Discount- £500
BNU Refugee Scholarship- any
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship- any

Facilities & Services

They have the tools necessary to position you for success in the academic sector of your choice. They have provided state-of-the-art tools on every campus to support your social and intellectual growth.

There is a silent library where you can work without bothering others, a human performance lab where you can test your limits, and a flight simulator where you can practise flying without wings. International students will be provided with certain amenities, like

Library
Food and Drink
Students’ Union
Sport and Fitness facilities
Multi-faith Chaplaincy
Student Learning and Achievement Centre

Student Life

Situated in the stunning region of Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire New University offers a dynamic and fulfilling student life experience that combines academic pursuits with personal growth and community engagement.

The institution offers a number of cutting-edge campuses that are outfitted to satisfy the needs of its students. Students have access to a range of labs and creative studios as well as contemporary classroom technologies. The printed and digital materials found in the library are abundant and provide students with the knowledge they need to excel in the classroom.

The reputation of Buckinghamshire New University for its commitment to both teaching and research is excellent. Its several departments offer courses in the arts, business, healthcare, technology, and other fields. The dedicated faculty members better prepare students for the challenges of the working world by fusing theoretical knowledge with practical expertise.

One of the distinguishing characteristics of Buckinghamshire New University is the vast infrastructure provided for its students. From academic advisers who assist with course selection to wellness services that attend to students' emotional and mental health, the university goes above and beyond to care for its students. Student Statistics

Female- 52%
Male-48%
International students- 8.5%
First year-50%
Others year-50%
Full time-87%
Part time-13%
Undergraduate- 92%
Postgraduate- 8%

Source: HESA

Student Support

Whether it’s through a comprehensive student support programme or personalised learning development and career support, they’re there to help their students succeed. They supports through-

Student learning and achievement
Library and learning resources
Student opportunities and career success
Student hub
Multi-faith chaplaincy
Inclusion, diversity and disability
Counselling
Financial support

Accommodation

If they apply before the deadline, first-year students at Buckinghamshire New University will be assured a room in one of the four main residence halls on the Uxbridge and High-Wycombe campuses. Students can also get assistance from the university in finding rental houses or apartments on the private market.

Location

Situated around halfway between London and Oxford, High Wycombe is the second-largest town in the county and serves as the county seat of Buckinghamshire. This town is more than an industrial centre; markets have been held on the high street three times a week at least since the 12th century.

Students' varied interests and demands are met by the town's modern commercial district, sports complex, artificial ski centre, and vibrant nightlife. Travellers can select between Heathrow and Gatwick airports for their rail ride to London, which takes less than an hour. Nursing Bucks News students live in Uxbridge, a London Underground stop.