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Why choose BNU as an international student?

At Buckinghamshire New University we provide a high standard of curriculum, in a range of career-focused courses with modules that have a global focus. You’ll benefit from our connections with industry professionals, and many of our lecturers have worked in their specialist industries. They can share their wealth of knowledge and experience and help you understand how to apply theory to practice in your chosen subject.

Our location

Our High Wycombe campus is located just 30 minutes to central London and 45 minutes to Oxford by train, giving you the benefit of living close to the capital without the price. There’s also great transport links, so you can easily explore the Southeast and the rest of the UK.

We are also located just a 25 minute taxi from Heathrow Airport so we couldn’t be better located for your arrival in the UK!

Employability

At BNU we are dedicated to teaching you the skills to future-proof your career. Learning from industry professionals through workshops and placements, you’ll be well prepared and confident to succeed in your chosen career. As a result of this work, we have a graduate employability rate of 96%*.

*96% of BNU graduates are in employment, conducting further study, volunteering, travelling, or caring for others 15 months after graduating (HESA 2023).

International financial support

We have a fantastic range of scholarships available to our international students via our Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship. We offer scholarships worth up to £5,000 and an additional £500 early payment discount per year!

£5,000 scholarship for our premium courses, International MBA, LLM Law and MSc Cyber Security.
£3,000 scholarship for all other postgraduate courses.
Our undergraduate courses also have a scholarship of £1,500 for year 1, £1,500 for year 2 and £2,000 for your final year.

Other opportunities include our Foundation Year with BSc Adult Nursing with NMC Registration offering the final year of the course for free.

Take a look at the financial support available to see the terms and conditions and find out if you are eligible.

Student support

Voted the No.1 University of the Year for Student Support, Buckinghamshire New University is made up of a diverse group of students and staff, from a range of different cultures and countries. We know how important it is for those travelling to study in the UK to feel safe and supported at the university they choose. There’s a range of support on offer at BNU to help you – from wellbeing support, financial advice, careers guidance, and more. Our fantastic admissions and international teams offer quick turnarounds of offers and CAS and support you through the application process right through to graduation.

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Accommodation

Starting from just £86 per week our accommodation is one of the most affordable options in the Southeast of England, within easy reach of central London. At BNU, you’ll have a place that suits your budget, fits in with your studies and suits your social life, and most of all, somewhere you'll feel at home. Our accommodation includes bills, wifi and insurance, includes 24/7 security and we guarantee accommodation in halls for all new BNU students applying for September 2024 entry by the accommodation deadline.

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Students’ Union

Our Students’ Union is ranked no.1 in the UK (National Student Survey 2023), and our Big Deal means that all our students can take advantage of free social, sporting, personal development, and fun activities. Including the International Student Society and various religious societies, so you can find like minded people to socialise with.

Student Satisfaction

We ranked No.1 in England for Student Satisfaction* and 5th best for Learning Opportunities (National Student Survey 2023) but we’re also ranked in the top 10 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023).

* Measured by the percentage of positivity across all questions within the larger providers only: taught or registered population (NSS 2023).

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Popular courses

With our wide range of courses your sure to find the perfect course for your future career. From our Animation, Film, Media, TV, Hair and Makeup or Costume Design courses having exposure to the industry through our campus at the world-famous Pinewood Studios right through to our Hospitality and Hotel students gaining invaluable guaranteed work experience in our university owned 12^th Century Missenden Abbey Hotel.

We are also proud to be ranked among the best, you can see some of our featured league table positions below.

BNU Ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for Film production and photography – Guardian League Tables 2024
BNU ranked in the Top 3 in the UK for Graphic Design – Guardian League Tables 2024
Ranked 6^th in the UK for Fine Art – Guardian League Tables 2024
Ranked in the Top 15 in the UK for Nursing – Guardian League Tables 2024