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Buckingham University
Buckingham University is situated in the charming town of Buckingham, midway between London and Birmingham, and is the only private university in the UK. Buckingham University was opened in the 1970s and has less than 1,000 students spread throughout three campuses.
The low staff/student ratio at the University of Buckingham (1 in 10)* means students are given more attention and have a better chance of learning. Of the one-thousand students at the University of Buckingham, a large percentage come from overseas, with all cultures and ages represented.
There are 10 schools of faculty at Buckingham University, including:
• Business School
• Diabetes and Obesity - Clore Laboratory
• Education
• English
• Foundation English
• Information Systems
• International Studies
• Law
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Psychology
* The national staff/student ratio average in the UK is 1 in 17
Buckingham University Campus Life
The three campuses at Buckingham University are the central Hunter Street Campus, the nearby Chandos Road Campus, and Verney Park Campus. They all have excellent facilities and reside in beautiful surroundings. Everything is close at hand, including accommodation, lectures, student support services, sporting facilities and social activities.
The town of Buckingham
Surrounded by quaint villages and gorgeous countryside, the market town of Buckingham is a buzzing little community in middle-England boasting a charming town centre and numerous fanciable examples of Georgian architecture. The Old Gaol is the focus of the town centre, while excellent recreational and leisure facilities, including a swimming pool & leisure centre and quality golf courses, abound.Shopping and dining options are also very good and there are several pubs and bars available for late night drinking, while Milton Keynes is also nearby to offer extra entertainment options.
Student Loans
Buckingham University is allowed to charge new, full-time students up to £3,000 a year for tuition fees from September 2006. Many students will apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees and day to day living costs. Student loans are the best option for borrowing money for college as interest rates are traditionally low and repayments don't start until graduated students are in work and are earning over £15,000.