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University of the Year for South East England*
*Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025
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Top 10 for Teaching Quality*
*The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
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Top 5 Students' Union in the UK*
*Based on responses from taught BNU students (NSS 2025)
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Top 10 in the UK for proportion of graduates earning over £45k*
*HESA 22/23 Graduate Outcomes data, released in July 2025
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Silver for Teaching Excellence*
*Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
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Undergraduate Open Days

Next Open Day: Saturday 14 March 2026​

Call them what you like – a day of doing, a festival of ‘exploration’. Our undergraduate courses are interactive and hands-on. So we’ve designed our Open Days to give you a taste of that. To get a proper feel for your future here.

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International Students

We’re here to support you every step of the way. We’ve put a package together to help with your travel plans and have lots of exciting plans for when you get here. We can also help provide application advice and visa requirements.

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Explore our prospectus

If you're thinking about studying at BNU and want to know more about what's on offer, download our undergraduate prospectus or view our postgraduate and professional guide. You'll find information about our courses, accommodation and much, much more. 

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Student life

As a BNU student you'll be able to dive into new experiences, meet new people and step outside your comfort zone. Discover what student life could look like for you.

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The Big Deal

The Big Deal, run by the Students’ Union, gives students free access to sports, societies, trips, workshops, and events, saving you at least £200 a month while making the most of your student life. From cooking classes to theatre trips and CV building, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Study at BNU

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How to Apply

We know that the process of applying to study at university can be overwhelming. We aim to make this process as simple as possible, so we've put together a guide where you will find everything you need to know about applying to BNU.

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Apprenticeships

We are dedicated to equipping students with the skills employers demand, offering an agile approach to all apprenticeship training needs. We change lives through employment-focused teaching, supporting our students to achieve their ambitions. 

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Why choose BNU?

From our extensive range of industry-focused courses to our inclusive Students’ Union and our state-of-the-art facilities, there is something for everyone.

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Guaranteed Accommodation

We understand you want a place that you'll feel at home. Settling into your new surroundings will be easy, thanks to our range of comfortable halls of residence.

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What our students say...

BNU has changed everything for me. I never thought I could go to university but studying the course I did has given me so many opportunities. I have a completely different outlook on my career.
Shannon Broadbridge
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Find us on TikTok

Stay updated while we delve into the current and trending BNU news, bring you behind the scene campus coverage and ask our students what life is really like studying here. 

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Cost of Living support

In our Cost of Living Hub, we've pulled together all of the award-winning support currently on offer to our students at BNU. There's also advice and tips to reduce your costs and manage your money more effectively. 

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Discover more about global variations in hospitality careers at inaugural lecture

The latest in our inaugural lecture series will see Professor Lisa Wyld explore how hospitality careers develop in different contexts and why they are valued differently around the world.
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Spelling Bee buzz coming to Chesham

🎭  Musical Theatre students bring The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee to the Elgiva Theatre.

 
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Developing skills and building futures: National Apprenticeship Week at BNU

National Apprenticeship Week rounds up with an inspiring range of activity across the university and beyond.
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