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Where Education meets Employability

Why choose Buckinghamshire New University?

There are many reasons to study at BNU. From our extensive range of industry-focused courses to our inclusive Students’ Union and our state-of-the-art facilities, there is something for everyone.

 

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Employability

At BNU, you’ll gain the skills employers are looking for. Learn from industry professionals through workshops and placements – ensuring you’re well prepared and confident to succeed in your chosen career. We’re extremely proud of our graduates, with 96% of BNU graduates in employment, conducting further study, volunteering, travelling, or caring for others 15 months after graduating (HESA 2024). We’re also in the top 10% of all UK universities for the proportion of graduates earning more than £45,000 within 15 months after graduation. (*HESA 21/22 Graduate Outcomes data, released in June 2024).

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Student support

Help comes in all shapes and sizes at BNU, from health and wellbeing support, financial advice, careers guidance and so much more. We are the University of the Year 2024 for student support (Daily Mail 2024) and have a number of ways we support our students with cost of living. We’ll encourage you to discover new things, push yourself and to succeed.

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Employer-led

We’re dedicated to teaching you the skills to future-proof your career. We were recently ranked in the top 10 for teaching quality by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and have invested over £100 million in our facilities, so you have access to the latest industry-standard equipment and software.

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Student satisfaction

We put our students at the heart of all we do, and are proud of our strong student satisfaction rates.  We are ranked No.1 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Positivity ranking amongst registered students, NSS 2024).

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Sustainability

We’re the first UK uni to achieve a Gold award in a scheme which recognises sustainable and ethical organisations. We’ve also pledged to go carbon net zero by 2030 – ahead of the Government’s target.

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Students’ Union

Our SU is ranked No.1 in the UK (based on responses from registered students, NSS 2024), and our BIG DEAL means that all our students can take advantage of FREE social, sporting, personal development, and fun activities.

 

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Student-focused

Our students are core to everything we do, we don’t just teach you, we know you, nurture you and cheer you on. You are never just a number to us.

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Ideal location

Our campuses are ideally located, with strong transport links, London nearby, and a free shuttle bus from High Wycombe to Uxbridge – whether you wish to commute or stay in halls, you can get around easily.

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Application Guide

We know that the process of applying to study at university can be overwhelming, with various things to consider. We aim to make this process as simple as possible and are here to support you every step of the way. Below you can find everything you need to know about applying to BNU.

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Open Days

At BNU our Open Days you can view the facilities, speak to course leaders and current students, and attend presentations - so you’ll get an idea of what life at BNU is really like.

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