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About The University of Buckingham
The University of Buckingham combines academic excellence with independence in a supportive, student-focused environment. Founded on academic freedom, it nurtures a diverse international community, encouraging critical thinking through small-group tutorials instead of large lectures. Buckingham offers flexible pathways, including September and January starts, two-year undergraduate degrees, and 4.5-year Medicine programs, enabling faster graduation for postgraduate study or workforce entry. Since launching the UK’s first two-year degrees in 1983, it has refined its programs to provide the widest range of accelerated degrees in the country.
Ranked 1st for Lecturer and Teaching Quality and Student Support in Southeast England (WUSCAs 2025), Buckingham reflects a commitment to high-quality teaching and personalized care. Guided by a vision of academic freedom and a mission to inspire individuals through learning, research, and entrepreneurship, Buckingham equips students to become future leaders and innovators.
Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree: Innovative two-year programmes add an additional summer term, allowing students to complete the same teaching weeks as a traditional three-year degree without increased workload. Students can progress directly to a master’s programme, completing both degrees in three years.
Save Time and Money: The fast-tracked schedule enables students to graduate and enter the workforce up to a year earlier than at most universities, offering savings of around 20% compared to traditional courses.
Small Group Teaching: With smaller class sizes, students receive individual attention from personal tutors. Academics integrate their latest research into teaching, ensuring students graduate with current, industry-relevant knowledge. With about 2,700 students, the University fosters a close-knit environment.
Culture: Buckingham has a diverse community with students from over 100 nationalities, resembling a global village where cross-cultural connections thrive.
Values: Defined by independence and a distinctive ethos, Buckingham continues to uphold the principle of independent thinking established by its founders.
Location: Set in a picturesque riverside campus, the University is near a vibrant market town with easy access to shops, cafés, and excellent transport links, including Milton Keynes train station for fast connections to major cities. Students can join various clubs and societies catering to diverse interests.
