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University of Bradford
About
The University of Bradford is a public research university located in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. A plate glass university, it received its royal charter in 1966, making it the 40th university to be created in Britain, but can trace its origins back to the establishment of the industrial West Yorkshire town's Mechanics Institute in 1832.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 497 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 21 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 11,775
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 22.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 47%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 151-175 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =411 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =771 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 817 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,416 | 38.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Bradford?
University of Bradford's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =497, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,151.
When was University of Bradford founded?
University of Bradford was founded in 1966.
What are the top subjects at University of Bradford?
Top subjects at University of Bradford include: Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Archaeology, Petroleum Engineering, Business & Economics.
Where is University of Bradford located?
University of Bradford is located in Bradford, United Kingdom.