About University of Buckingham
The University of Buckingham is the UK’s first independent not-for-profit university, known for its two-year accelerated degrees and small-group teaching across business, law, humanities, computing and medicine.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 3,200 total students
- • 1,350 international students
- • 40 student societies
Location
- • Located in Buckingham
- • Private university
- • Established 1976
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Accelerated
Popular Subjects
BusinessLawMedicineEducationComputing
Student-Staff Ratio
10 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Faculty of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences
Business School, Economics and International Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Law
Law School, Centre for United Nations Studies
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Applied Computing, Biomedical Science, Psychology
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Medical School, Allied Health, Education
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offers BBC-BBB or 30 IB points; MB ChB requires AAA and UCAT
Alternatives: BTEC DMM in relevant subject, UoB International Foundation with 65% overall, US GPA 3.0 plus SAT/ACT
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
Multiple mini-interviews for Medicine • Portfolio for Design and Journalism programmes
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: UK 2:2 degree or equivalent; MBA requires 3 years’ experience
GPA: 0
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
Research proposal for PhD • CV and references for professional programmes
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £18,000
- Postgraduate: £18,000
- Foundation: £17,500
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £6,500
- Food: £1,800
- Transport: £900
- Entertainment: £900
- Other: £650
- Total: £10,750
Scholarships
High Achiever Scholarships
MeritValue: £5,000 (Fee reduction)
ABB/IB 34 or above • International fee status
Four Nations Scholarship
NeedValue: £2,500 (Tuition fee discount)
Applicants from Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, or Latin America • Motivation statement
Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate Award
MeritValue: £3,000 (Tuition contribution)
Upper second-class degree • Accepted offer for full-time master's
Campus & Facilities
Hunter Street, Buckingham MK18 1EG
Compact riverside campus in historic market town with modern teaching facilities and the Vinson Centre
Size: 14 acres
Facilities
Academic
Franciscan Library, Vinson Centre, Science labs, Law library
Student Services
Medical centre, Sports facilities, Student union
Accommodation
Mitre Court
On-campusEnsuite cluster flats beside the River Great Ouse with communal kitchens and study lounges
Cost: £155 - £205 (per week)
Bills and Wi-Fi included • On-site laundry • Secure entry
Contract: 45-51 weeks
Hailsham House
University-managedTownhouse-style accommodation five minutes from campus with large kitchens
Cost: £135 - £185 (per week)
Cleaning service • Bike storage • Common room
Contract: 42-51 weeks
Accommodation is guaranteed for first-year international students who accept offers by 31 July and pay a £500 deposit through the housing portal.
Airport transfers from Heathrow, bedding packs, and banking appointments arranged during orientation.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 40
Teams: 15
Cultural Activities
- Global Café meetups
- Film and Photography collective
- TEDxUniversityofBuckingham
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: international@buckingham.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)1280 820200
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
85
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 82%
Further study: 10%
Unemployed: 4%
Average Salary
£30,000
annual
Top Employers
City law firmsNHSFinancial servicesManagement consultanciesAccounting firms
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
London Luton
53 km • 1 hour by car
Public Transport
- Rail: Milton Keynes Central offers fast trains to London and Birmingham • £12-£25 return
Local Area
Historic market town on the River Great Ouse with stately homes nearby and fast links to Milton Keynes tech employers.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Stowe House and Gardens, Bicester Village, Silverstone Circuit
Shopping: Old Gaol shops, Centre:MK mall, Farmer's markets in Market Square
Entertainment: Buckingham Literary Festival, MK Theatre and music venues, Canal-side cafes
Additional Information
Metadata
Source: University of Buckingham prospectus 2025, HESA 2023, Graduate Outcomes, GMC approvals
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: data@ukuni.io