A public university with campuses in High Wycombe, Uxbridge, and Aylesbury. Focus on career-focused education, particularly in aviation, nursing, and creative industries.
Address: Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2JZ, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Aviation, Nursing, Art and Design
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with aviation industry (pilot training), healthcare providers (NHS trusts), and creative businesses. Emphasis on professional practice.
Research:
Applied research relevant to professional practice in areas like aviation, healthcare, design, and security.
Famous Alumnis:
Noel Fielding, Veronica Carlson, Naomi Riches
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1000
Current students***:
8000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
50000
Pros
Strong vocational focus, specialist facilities for aviation and healthcare, good industry connections in niche areas.
Cons
Smaller university, research profile is developing, multiple campus locations.
Best For
Students seeking career-focused degrees in areas like aviation, nursing, or creative industries, valuing practical skills and industry links.
- Aviation, Creative Design Strategies, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), Design for Sustainability, Innovation, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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