The University of Buckingham admitted its first students in 1976 and now has 1010 students from over 80 different countries.
It is unique amongst British universities, receiving no state funding and using its independence to pioneer a distinctive approach to higher education.
It offers traditional three year degrees in two years providing small-group Oxbridge-style teaching.
Year established
n/a
Location
Central England
Registered students
840
Students satisfaction
96%
Academic specialism
Small size and favourable staff:student ratio(1:8.4).
The university offers a high degree of personal attention to its students, both academic and personal, reflected in more contact hours and small group tutorials.