Bradford%20Access%20Agreement%202011-12%20app%208.4.11. Spring-2011. History & The University - Media Centre. In 1882 when we began as Bradford Technical College, Bradford was the textile capital of the world, its renowned products reaching the four corners of the globe. Today, our world-class teaching reaches out to those same four corners, bringing students from over 110 nations together in one place of learning excellence.
Innovative from the start, the University's forebear, The Mechanics Institute, founded in 1832, was formed in response to the need in the city for workers with cutting-edge skills relevant to the workplace. In 1957 Bradford Institute of Technology was established to take over the higher education role of the Bradford Technical College. This heritage of making knowledge work has continued to the present day as we continue to respond to the needs of employers and proudly boast being the number one university for graduate employment in the north of England and number two in the UK. Financial Results - Media Centre. Student Statistics - Media Centre.
University in Profile - Media Centre. With a history spanning the last century, the University's values are built on firm foundations with the strong ethos of 'Making Knowledge Work' The University of Bradford received its Royal Charter in 1966 but its origins date back to the 1860s. Today the University has around 10,000 students. Bradford has always been a forward-thinking, modern and student-orientated University.
We have a firm commitment to confronting inequality and celebrating diversity, our students benefit from a multi-cultural learning environment, with students here from over 110 countries across the world. Overall the University has a close-knit, friendly atmosphere, enabling students to get to know each other quickly. With a history spanning the last century, the University's values are built on firm foundations with the strong ethos of 'Making Knowledge Work'.