Buckinghamshire New University open days

Buckinghamshire New University is a public university whose origins can be traced back to 1891 when it was the School of Science and Art.  

Students can choose from over 300 career-focused degrees across a wide range of subject areas including nursing, business, computing, and creative arts.  

The university has an established track record in supporting the development of innovative international educational programmes through Erasmus and other projects. A student-led podcast series called 'Let's talk BNU' covers everything from life in halls to what there is to do in the surrounding areas.  

Facilities  

Buckinghamshire New University has a range of state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and software including a flight simulator, a human performance laboratory and industry-standard studios.  

BNU also offers its students free sports and societies as part of the Students' Union Big Deal Scheme at the Gateway Gym, a versatile indoor sports space.  

The High Wycombe Campus has a modern library with hundreds of study spaces across four floors and opens 24/7 in term time. Uxbridge campus has a specialist library with support and materials tailored for health and nursing students. 

Why go to an open day?  

When you attend an open day, you'll get a gut feeling about the university. Open days will help give you clarity if you're not sure what course to choose. You'll be able to visit different departments and chat with lecturers and other department staff, there are often subject talks too. You'll also get to speak to current students. They can tell you whether they're satisfied with the teaching, what the local nightlife is like, what the best halls of residence are – pretty much anything. Don't forget to look at the accommodation for yourself and make time to walk around the surrounding area to see if you like it.  

Where is it located?  

Buckinghamshire New University has four campuses found in three towns just outside London. These include High Wycombe, Uxbridge, Aylesbury, and Great Missenden. The university runs a free shuttle bus service to travel between the High Wycombe, Uxbridge and Aylesbury sites. The closest train station to the High Wycombe site is a 20-minute walk although you can take a bus if you prefer.  

High Wycombe is a lively market town surrounded by the Chiltern Hills. Uxbridge is only a short tube ride into central London, and Aylesbury is a small and friendly place. 

Rankings

Although Buckinghamshire New University found itself in the lower half of our UK university league table, it recently scored well on student satisfaction and is investing in academic services and facilities spend. To see all the relevant stats, visit their profile page.