Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Bradford. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law, politics & governance | 14 | $21,143 | See → |
| Business & management | 11 | $21,143 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 9 | $26,261 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 9 | $21,143 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $21,143 | See → |
| Social sciences | 8 | $21,143 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 6 | $26,261 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | $21,143 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 5 | $26,261 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 3 | $26,261 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $23,702 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $21,143 | See → |
Costs and entry
39 courses mention scholarships. 1 publishes an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Bradford
The job market for the University of Bradford's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Bradford cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $21,143 a year; half of the University of Bradford's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $21,143 and $26,261. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $26,261, law, politics & governance $21,143.
How is the University of Bradford ranked?
The University of Bradford is ranked #511 by QS (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #107 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #69 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Archaeology (#101) and Petroleum Engineering (#101).
What IELTS score does the University of Bradford need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (28 of the 86 that list it) ask for IELTS 6 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Bradford offer?
82 postgraduate courses across 12 fields; the largest are law, politics & governance (14), business & management (11) and medicine & clinical health (9).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Bradford's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.