Summary
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) has been transforming lives for more than 130 years. The university is proud to make a difference through the education it delivers, its research, and the positive impact it makes to the environment and local communities. Students can choose from a range of career-focused degrees that impact wider society and the economy. BNU also offers its students free sports, societies, and skills sessions as part of the Big Deal Scheme.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate92%Postgraduate8%
Study mode
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Full-time87%Part-time13%
Student population MEDIUM
- 5,001鈥�10,000 students
Where students come from
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UK95%International0%EU5%
Student gender
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Male 48%Female 52%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000540 54%106th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212109 51%127th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.23 81%7th
6 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.25 56%121st
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.13 13%123rd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33252331 70%25th
2 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 22261081 49%10th
17 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.316.777th
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Continuation
/ Max 10085.5 86%122nd
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Graduate prospects 鈥� outcomes
/ Max 10067.2 67%112th
6 -
Graduate prospects 鈥� on track
/ Max 10072.4 72%104th
10
Subject League Tables 2025
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10069.4 69%103rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 22768 30%101st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.63 91%2nd
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Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Continuation
/ Max 10082.1 82%96th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 100n/a
Campus locations
Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Buckinghamshire New University is an excellent option for students seeking industry-focused education. It offers high-quality teaching, a great student experience, and positive student outcomes. BNU has modern facilities, a highly rated Students鈥� Union, and is set in the beautiful Chilterns, close to London. Whatuni selected BNU as having the best cost-of-living support nationwide in its 2023 Student Choice Awards (Submission Award). BNU has a friendly, diverse, international community where students can learn, grow, and thrive.
Buckinghamshire New University prides itself on preparing students for the working world. Opportunities such as volunteering and community projects help to develop graduates with a social conscience. BNU offers courses that focus on jobs vital to society, such as nursing, paramedic science, social care, business management, law, and hospitality. These courses include embedded placements or on-the-job experiences to ensure graduates are well prepared to begin their careers. If they are keen to stay in education, students can also study a master's degree or a PhD at the university and boost their earnings potential.
Buckinghamshire New University provides a range of extra financial support for students from particular groups. Thrive Bursary is for students from low-income households, high deprivation areas or low participation areas. Care Leavers Bursary is for students that have been in the care of or accommodated by their local authority. Estranged Student Bursary is for students who classed as an estranged student by their funding body. Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman, and Boater (GTRSB) Bursary provides extra financial support for relevant students. BNU also provides financial aid: BNU Emergency Fund and BNU Hardship Fund each provide extra support to help students remain in higher education.