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Academic Partnerships

The University of Bedfordshire works with academic partners both overseas and in the UK to deliver a range of courses from foundation degrees to doctorates

Am I eligible to get direct entry to PhD?

Ordinarily we would not accept students on direct entry to PhD

As an international student, can I pay my fees in instalments?

All students are encouraged to pay their fees in full at or before registration.

Can I apply for the second or third year of a course?

We welcome applications for advanced entry on to some of our courses.

Can I apply to come with my dependants?

Some students are entitled to have dependants with them during their studies.

Can I defer my studies to another intake if I have not yet travelled to the UK?

Can I defer my studies to another intake once I have arrived in the UK, but have not yet registered as a student at Bedfordshire?

If you have any reason to believe you will not be able to start your studies when you reach the UK, you should not travel.

Can I register to study at Bedfordshire on the basis of my Dependant or Spouse visa?

Dependant and Spouse visas usually allow full-time or part-time study, so you may be able to register at the University of Bedfordshire.

Can I register to study at Bedfordshire on the basis of my short term study visa?

Short Term Study visas are for short courses or for completing less than 6 months of an existing course.

Can I register to study at Bedfordshire on the basis of my Skilled worker visa?

You can register on a course at Bedfordshire with a Skilled Worker visa, as long as your main purpose in the UK is work, not study.

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