Welcome to the University of Buckingham
If you’re looking for everything you need to know from the moment you receive your offer to study with us right up until you are a registered student, you’ve come to the right place. Take a look at the handy links below to find out more about all things Buckingham.
Got a questions we haven’t covered? From ‘what colour is the bedding?’ to ‘how do I change my course?’, no question is too big or too small. Get in touch and we will be happy to help.
And don’t forget to follow us on social media for exclusive peeks at what we’re going to be up to for Freshers! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @UniofBuckingham.
Our promises to you
We understand this year has been a challenging one and you may have mixed feelings about starting your university course in January. Here at Buckingham we have been working hard on our teaching and learning model, student experience and student support to give you as much reassurance and security as we can in these troubled times. This is our pledge, our 8 promises to you, as we gear up to welcome you to the Buckingham community in January.
Before you arrive
Find out what you need to do before arriving in Buckingham. Confirm your offer, upload documents, arrange accommodation, pay your fees and find visa information.
When you arrive
Discover how to register, move into your accommodation, get registered with a local doctor and student welfare team, and connect to University IT services.
After you arrive
Find out about social events at the Students’ Union, the matriculation welcome ceremony, getting started with your studies, and where to get support if you need it.
Late arrivals
All the handy information you’ll need to know if you arrive late during registration.
“When I think about my first week at Buckingham, what springs to mind is Freshers’. I think it’s really good that there’s a varied programme, so I chose the events that I was interested in and I made friends straight away.”
Why choose Buckingham
Teaching Excellence
We are ranked 1st for Teaching Excellence in the whole of the UK (Time Higher Education metrics ranking, 2017).
Flexible start dates
Start your fast-track Bachelor's degree in either September or January. Apply through UCAS, or directly on our course pages at any time.
Get in touch
Want to find out how our two-year degrees work? Please complete the form below and our admissions team will be in touch with you shortly.