Buckinghamshire New University lies in the beautiful market town of High Wycombe. BNU has campuses in High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Uxbridge, and Great Missenden. It offers everything that a student can desire—a wide range of UG and PG courses, many generous scholarships, and an institute carrying a history of more than 130 years.

Buckinghamshire New University is packed with more than 22,000 students, of whom more than 3,700 are international students hailing from 130 countries. BNU offers more than 174 undergraduate programmes and 33 postgraduate programmes. Most UG and PG students are based at the main campus in High Wycombe.

BNU is a proud member of GuildHE, which represents 67 higher education institutions in the UK. The university has been a beacon for academic excellence for all these years, and no wonder how the employability rate stands at a whopping 96%.

The institute plays a big role in enriching students' lives. A wide range of courses, a vibrant international student community, a welcoming environment, 4 great campuses, and teaching of the highest standards—what more do you need from a university? BNU has it all.

Buckinghamshire New University aims to transform lives through proper education. They primarily focus on employment and professional development.

1. They engage with many communities in Buckinghamshire and everywhere to gather huge networks.
2. They ensure that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything that they do.
3. They believe in sharing knowledge and engaging effectively with businesses, actively contributing to the local and national industrial strategies and economic growth within the region.
4. BNU wants to set new targets to meet the highest standards around energy, waste, and travel.

Buckinghamshire New University was founded in 1891 as the School of Science and Art in High Wycombe, which is in Frogmoor Gardens. In 1920, it was named Wycombe Technical Institute just after World War I. The institute was renamed High Wycombe College of Technology and Art in 1963.

Then again, in 1975, the High Wycombe College of Art and Technology merged with the Newland Park College of Education and became Buckinghamshire College of Higher Education.

In 1999, it was granted university college status and renamed Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College. Finally, in 2007, it was granted university status and became what it is today, the Buckinghamshire New University, which is sometimes referred to as Bucks and BNU.

Buckinghamshire New University holds accreditation from some of the most esteemed professional bodies. These include:

1. The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
2. Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
3. Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
4. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
5. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
6. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Buckinghamshire New University provides maximum facilities for its students. Some of them are:

1. Two huge libraries at the High Wycombe campus and the Uxbridge campus.
2. For a wide range of food and drinking options, there are Beeches, The Garden Café, The Lounge, Pulse, and Basin Café on the campuses.
3. Computer Labs
4. The Board Room
5. Gym with all the equipment
6. 3D Workshops
7. Computer Suites
8. Photography studios
9. Fashion and Textile Studios
10. Visual Communication and Design Studio
11. Meeting Rooms
12. The Park Room
13. Photography Studios
14. Multifaith Chaplaincy Team

Foundation

1. 3D Game Art
2. Acting for Stage and Screen
3. Animation
4. Architectural Design and Technology
5. Aviation Management
6. Business Management
7. Childhood Studies
8. Computer Game Development
9. Computer Science
10. Computing
11. Costume Design and Making
12. Creative Advertising
13. Criminology
14. Cyber Security
15. Dance
16. Events Management
17. Fashion and Textiles
18. Fashion Design
19. Fashion Promotion and Communication
20. Film Production
21. Finance
22. Furniture Design
23. Graphic Design
24. Health and Social Care
25. Health and Social Science
26. Illustration
27. Intelligence, Security and Resilience
28. Interior and Spatial Design
29. International Tourism Management with Air Travel
30. Law
31. Marketing
32. Media Production
33. Music Business
34. Music Production
35. Musical Theatre
36. Nursing (Adult) with NMC Registration
37. Operating Department Practice
38. Photography
39. Police Studies with Criminal Investigation
40. Professional Policing
41. Psychology
42. Public Health
43. Set Design for Screen and Stage
44. Software Engineering
45. Sound Design
46. Sport and Exercise Science
47. Sport Business Management
48. Sports Coaching
49. Sports Therapy
50. Sustainable Product Design
51. Textile Design
52. Visual Effects

Undergraduate

1. 3D Game Art
2. 3D Game Art (Online)
3. 3D Game Art (with Foundation Year)
4. Acting (Film, TV and Stage) (Top-up)
5. Acting for Stage and Screen
6. Acting for Stage and Screen (with Foundation Year)
7. Animation  
8. Animation (Online)
9. Animation (with Foundation Year)
10. Animatronics Design
11. Architectural Design and Technology
12. Architectural Design and Technology (with Foundation Year)
13. Aviation Management
14. Aviation Management (with Foundation Year)
15. Aviation Management for Professionals
16. Aviation Management with Pilot Training
17. Building and Construction Engineering
18. Business Management
19. Business Management (with Foundation Year)
20. Childhood Studies
21. Childhood Studies (with Foundation Year)
22. Computer Games Development
23. Computer Games Development (with Foundation Year)
24. Computer Science
25. Computer Science (with Foundation Year)
26. Computing
27. Computing (with Foundation Year)
28. Costume Design and Making
29. Costume Design and Making (with Foundation Year)
30. Creative Advertising
31. Creative Advertising (Top-up)
32. Creative Advertising (with Foundation Year)
33. Criminology
34. Criminology (with Foundation Year)
35. Cyber Security
36. Cyber Security (4 Years)
37. Cyber Security (with Foundation Year)
38. Dance
39. Dance (Top-up)
40. Dance (with Foundation Year)
41. Events Management
42. Events Management (with Foundation Year)
43. Fashion and Textiles
44. Fashion and Textiles (with Foundation Year)
45. Fashion Design
46. Fashion Design (Top-up)
47. Fashion Design (with Foundation Year)
48. Fashion Promotion and Communication
49. Fashion Promotion and Communication (with Foundation Year)
50. Film Production
51. Film Production (with Foundation Year)
52. Finance
53. Finance (with Foundation Year)
54. Fine Art
55. Furniture Design
56. Furniture Design (with Foundation Year)
57. Graphic Design
58. Graphic Design (Top-up)
59. Graphic Design (with Foundation Year)
60. Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance
61. Health and Social Science
62. Health and Social Science (with Foundation Year)
63. Illustration
64. Illustration (Top-up)
65. Illustration (with Foundation Year)
66. Intelligence, Security and Resilience
67. Intelligence, Security and Resilience (with Foundation Year)
68. Interior and Spatial Design
69. Interior and Spatial Design (Top-up)
70. Interior and Spatial Design (with Foundation Year)
71. International Tourism Management with Air Travel
72. International Tourism Management with Air Travel (with Foundation Year)
73. Law
74. Law (with Foundation Year)
75. Marketing
76. Marketing (with Foundation Year)
77. Media Production
78. Media Production (with Foundation Year)
79. Midwifery
80. Music Business
81. Music Business (with Foundation Year)
82. Music Production
83. Music Production (with Foundation Year)
84. Musical Theatre
85. Musical Theatre (with Foundation Year)
86. Nursing (Adult) with NMC Registration
87. Nursing (Adult) with NMC Registration with Foundation Year
88. Nursing (Children's) with NMC Registration
89. Nursing (Mental Health) with NMC Registration
90. Operating Department Practice
91. Operating Department Practice (with Foundation Year)
92. Paramedic Science
93. Photography
94. Photography (Top-up)
95. Photography (with Foundation Year)
96. Physiotherapy
97. Police Studies with Criminal Investigation
98. Police Studies with Criminal Investigation (with Foundation Year)
99. Professional Policing
100. Professional Policing (with Foundation Year)
101. Professional Practice Education
102. Psychology
103. Psychology (with Foundation Year)
104. Public Health
105. Public Health (with Foundation Year)
106. Set Design for Screen and Stage
107. Set Design for Screen and Stage (with Foundation Year)
108. SFX Props and Modelmaking for Film and TV
109. Social Work
110. Software Engineering
111. Software Engineering (with Foundation Year)
112. Sound Design
113. Sound Design (with Foundation Year)
114. Sport and Exercise Science
115. Sport and Exercise Science (4 Years)
116. Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
117. Sport Business Management
118. Sport Business Management (with Foundation Year)
119. Sports Therapy
120. Sports Therapy (with Foundation Year)
121. Sustainable Product Design
122. Sustainable Product Design (with Foundation Year)
123. Textile Design
124. Textile Design (Top-up)
125. Textile Design (with Foundation Year)
126. Visual Effects
127. Visual Effects (Online)
128. Visual Effects (with Foundation Year)

Postgraduate

1. 3D Animation for Professionals
2. Adult Nursing
3. Advanced 3D Animation
4. Advanced 3D Animation (Online)
5. Advanced 3D Game Art
6. Advanced 3D Game Art (Online)
7. Advertising
8. Applied Forensic Psychology
9. Applied Positive Psychology
10. Artificial Intelligence
11. Aviation Operations and Management
12. Aviation Operations and Management (Online)
13. Aviation Security
14. Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding
15. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
16. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (1 Year)
17. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2 Years)
18. Computer Science
19. Cyber Security
20. Design Innovation
21. Filmmaking
22. Hospitality Leadership
23. Human Performance Optimisation
24. Human Resource Management (15 Months)
25. Interior and Spatial Design
26. Law
27. MBA
28. MBA (2 Years)
29. MBA (Top-up)
30. Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
31. Mental Health Nursing
32. Migration Studies: Policy and Practice
33. Music and Audio Production
34. Music Business
35. Performance and Digital Media
36. Performance and Digital Media (1 Year)
37. Physician Associate
38. Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
39. Rural and Environmental Crime and Policing
40. Screenwriting
41. Social Work
42. Special Effects for Film & TV
43. Sports Performance
44. Sports Therapy
45. Visualisation for Film and TV Production
46. Wigs, Hair and Make-up for Fashion and the Arts

Buckinghamshire New University is grouped into nine faculties. These are:

1. School of Art, Design and Performance
2. School of Aviation and Security
3. School of Business and Law
4. School of Creative and Digital Industries
5. School of Engineering and the Built Environment
6. School of Health and Social Care Professions
7. School of Human and Social Sciences
8. Hotel and Hospitality School
9. School of Nursing and Midwifery

Buckinghamshire New University has some of the most prestigious staff. These include:

1. Professor Damien Page, Vice-Chancellor
2. Trevor Gabriele, Chief Finance Officer
3. Ellie Smith, University Secretary
4. Ian Harper, Commercial and Business Development Director
5. Professor Paul Morgan, Pro Vice-Chancellor

Buckinghamshire New University offers an amazing experience both on and off campus. There are tonnes to do and explore.

1. Each day is different at the BNU. The university ensures that every student has the best possible time with them.
2. The Students’ Union (SU) has a lot to offer, and the majority of it is free—they call this The Big Deal.
3. Wanna explore the streets of London? Good, as it's just a short train ride away from the campus.
4. A bit of a walk away from the High Wycombe Campus, The Eden Centre is comprised of 100 shops, a place of dining and fun experiences, a multiplex cinema, and a bowling centre.
5. The old town quarter of High Wycombe organises a street market three times a week.
6. The Students’ Union venue is on the High Wycombe Campus, with an award-winning 1,100-capacity that hosts a wide range of events and cultural functions.

1. Undergraduate:88%
2. Postgraduate: 12%
3. Full-time students: 87%
4. Part-time students: 13%
5. UK students: 80%
6. EU students: 3%
7. International students: 17%
8. Female: 52%
9. Male: 48%

All the campuses are near the academic halls at Buckinghamshire New University; that’s why students prefer cycling or walking.

1. Uxbridge is just a short tube ride into London.
2. From Aylesbury, you’ll find direct trains to London.
3. All four campuses have excellent train and bike links.
4. The Students' Union offers a free minibus service for students on Wednesdays and Fridays.
5. On campus, you can get secure bike parking as well as a hire car scheme.
6. London Luton (LTN) Airport is the closest airport to Buckinghamshire.

Self-catered accommodation costs £99 - £206 per week.

Buckinghamshire New University offers different types of accommodation services to meet the requirements of the students. It provides top-notch accommodation service to ensure the utmost comfort for the students.

1. Guaranteed accommodation for all new students.
2. In the south of London, they offer the second-cheapest halls for accommodation.
3. No deposit to pay.
4. Bills, WiFi, and insurance are included in your rent.
5. 24/7 stringent security.
6. They offer a ‘public health crisis guarantee’ service.

Buckinghamshire New University offers a wide range of extracurricular activities for the amusement of students. These include:

1. Athletics
2. Badminton
3. Basketball
4. Cheerleading
5. Cricket
6. Dance
7. Football (Men's)
8. Football (Women's)
9. Futsal
10. Hockey (Men's)
11. Hockey (Women's)
12. Netball
13. Rugby (Men's)
14. Swimming
15. Volleyball

Buckinghamshire New University holds partnerships with various esteemed bodies. Some of them are:

1. AFUM
2. Amsterdam Fashion Academy
3. Aviation Management College
4. Bucks Regional Centre
5. CAE Oxford Aviation Academy (CAE)
6. Cromwell UK International Education
7. International Academy of Osteopathy (IAO Ghent)
8. Windsor Forest Colleges Group (Langley College)
9. Scotland Chiropractic College Edinburgh
10. Patria Pilot Finland
11. Oxford Business College

Buckinghamshire New University is a leading university in applied, practice-based, and translational research and related advanced scholarship in their fields of professional, creative, and translational practice.

BNU has four research centres. These are:

1. Centre for Advancement of Learning
2. Centre for Enhancement of the Environment and Innovation
3. Centre for Enrichment of Culture and Identity
4. Centre for Improvement of Health and Wellbeing

Fee range for international students: £12,000 - £33,500 per annum.

Buckinghamshire New University provides generous scholarships for international students for both undergraduate and postgraduate study. Here are some of the international scholarships that the university is currently offering:

1. GREAT Scholarship
2. Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
3. International Early Payment Discount
4. BNU Refugee Scholarship
5. BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
6. External support

Buckinghamshire New University has some of the most notable alumni. Some of them are:

1. Noel Fielding, actor and comedian
2. Dave Brown, actor and comedian
3. Veronica Carlson, model and actress
4. Philip Koomen, furniture designer
5. Rebecca Stephens, musician
6. Fans of Kate, Indie Rock Band
7. Otto Decker, U.S.A. International Football player
8. Lucian Ercolani, furniture designer
9. John Bolam, Artist
10. Chris Joyce, actor
11. Jay Blades, furniture restorer and TV presenter
12. Robin Day, furniture designer
13. Naomi Riches, Paralympic medal-winning rower
14. Brooke Kinsella, actress and author
15. Chloe Rogers, England International Hockey player
16. Ricardo P. Lloyd, actor and activist
17. Howard Jones, musician

The dedicated Career Success team is here 24/7 to help you make the most out of your career and take the next step in your career. Whether you’re just starting out job life and you’d like some help with planning your next move, or you want some advice on how to craft a CV or cover letter that gets results, they can be of immense help. You can book a one-to-one career appointment with a Career Success Advisor in the Handshake Career Centre.

1. BNU has been awarded silver in the TEF 2023.
2. BNU was given ‘highly commended’ in the Green Gown Awards 2022.
3. Winner of the ‘cost of living’ award according to Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023.
4. BNU has been shortlisted in two Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024 categories (Student Support and Students’ Union).
5. The institute has been ranked the No. 1 university in the UK for student satisfaction.

1. 122nd in the Times University Guide 2025
2. 65th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
3. 106th in the UK of the Complete University Guide 2025

BNU is in the beautiful city of High Wycombe. It is a market town in Buckinghamshire. It also happens to be the largest town in Buckinghamshire. It lies in the valley of the River Wye that flows right through the heart of the town. The Chiltern Hills area of beautiful parkland surrounds it. The fascinating fact is that since the Middle Ages, there has been a market held on the High Street.