The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being among the UK's smallest universities and the only independent University to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. It is small and friendly, with an excellent student:academic staff ratio, which allows us to offer genuine personal attention.

The University of Buckingham is a place where teachers, support staff and students will get to know each other personally and staff have the opportunity to fully engage in University life.

In addition to its main campus in Buckingham, a historic market town in north Buckinghamshire, the University also has a campus set within beautiful grounds at Crewe, to the North West of England, and offices at Gower Street, London. The areas surrounding the University’s campuses offer picturesque walks and heritage buildings of national importance which make a very pleasurable working environment.

We have approximately 3000 students and are fully committed to providing personal, small-group teaching for our students. We pride ourselves on delivering one of the best staff-student ratios in British Higher Education. We also employ over 400 permanent staff, as well as visiting lecturers. There are Schools of Study in Business, Computing, Education, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Psychology and the UK's first private Medical School which opened in 2015.

The University offers excellent opportunities for connections to our diverse and multi-national student body and we equip our graduates with the knowledge, judgement, and skills they need to succeed as professionals in an international arena. Our culture puts our students first, helping them achieve their full potential in a supportive and close-knit environment for learning, work and recreation.

Research is valued and encouraged. The University aims to establish an international reputation for academic quality and to develop as a centre for innovative and independent thinking on social and policy issues.

A unique feature of the University is the two-year undergraduate degree. We teach for four terms a year, with students typically joining the University in January or September. Obtaining a degree in two years is cited by many students as being the main reason for coming to Buckingham. We attract a high proportion (4 in 5) of mature (aged 21+) students and our student body is diverse, with over 100 different nationalities being represented at any one time, creating a strong multicultural mix. Relations between staff and students are excellent and we have an effective alumni network. Many of our students come to Buckingham on personal recommendation from former students. A number of our students have returned to us as employees!

The University of Buckingham is the UK's only independent Chartered University and provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses for full time and part time students, and supports an independent and vigorous research agenda. Founded in 1976, the University received its Royal Charter in March 1983 and awarded its first degrees in February 1984.

The University’s Buckingham and Crewe campuses, and London offices, offer attractive and stimulating environments in which to work.