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University of Buckingham

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University of Buckingham: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Buckingham is a university in the United Kingdom and it suits students who want a private UK institution with a long-standing place in that sector. It is the oldest of the country’s six private universities.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a general institution, but no subject areas or degree programmes are listed here. If you are deciding what to study, check the official website for the current programme catalogue.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the university website to confirm entry requirements, application steps, and deadlines. The institution’s country and university type are clear, but programme-level admissions details are not given here, so check the official admissions pages before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here, so confirm the current fee for your programme with its admissions office. Plan separately for living costs in the UK, which will depend on your housing, travel, and day-to-day spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. Also check visa requirements, academic entry requirements, and whether your chosen programme has any additional documents or tests.

  6. How it compares

    In a country with 193 universities, Buckingham stands out mainly for being a private university and for being the oldest among the country’s six private universities. That makes it a different choice from the larger public sector if you want a smaller, private option rather than a typical state university route.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Buckingham

What type of university is the University of Buckingham?

It is a university in the United Kingdom and is described as a non-profit private university.

Where is the University of Buckingham located?

It is in Buckingham, England, in the United Kingdom.

When was the University of Buckingham founded?

It was founded as the University College at Buckingham in 1973.

When did it gain university status?

It was granted university status by royal charter in 1983.

Overview

The University of Buckingham (UB) is a non-profit private university in Buckingham, England, and the oldest of the country's six private universities. It was founded as the University College at Buckingham (UCB) in 1973 and admitted its first students in 1976. It was granted university status by royal charter in 1983.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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