The University of Buckingham has re-entered The Times league table this year and been placed at Number 21 out of 116 because of its stellar performance in student satisfaction, staff / student ratio and graduate prospects.
From September 2012, Buckingham’s undergraduate degrees will have one of the lowest home tuition fees of an English university when you take into account that they only take two years. Despite recent publicity, a first-class private university education does not have to cost £18,000 a year.
| 2012/13 Annual | 2012/13 Net of Loan | Total for 2 Year Degree* | Total Net of Loan* | |
| From Sept 2012 | £11,250 | £5,250 | £22,500 | £10,500 |
| From Sept 2012 in receipt of maintenance grant | £10,250 | £4,250 | £20,500 | £8,500 |
| Pre September 2012 | £9,420 | £6,045 | £18,840 | £12,090 |
*These figures are in current money. Fees and loans will be adjusted each year for inflation.
The only independent, non-profit university in Britain, Buckingham emphasizes the personal approach that comes from having fewer than 10 students to each member of staff. Its students are the most satisfied in the country. Its independent status means that Buckingham is excluded from the Research Assessment Exercise but The Times Good University Guide says that “it would almost certainly have finished in the top 20, rather than just outside it, if its research could be assessed”.
Professor Terence Kealey, the University’s Vice-chancellor, said: “Finally Buckingham is receiving the recognition it deserves. We have always put a high value on small group teaching and the message is getting through to students. This year applications are up 100 per cent, a testament to our growing reputation.”
See also: League Tables
