General
The University of Bolton is one of Britain's fastest growing universities.
We have recently undergone a major redevelopment programme creating new and exciting facilities for our students, for study and recreation. In September 2008 our new multi-million pound Social Learning Zone and students' union facilities were opened right in the centre of our Deane campus.
Plans for a £30.6 million swimming pool, health and academic complex at the University are one step closer to being finalised. The University of Bolton, Bolton Council and Bolton Primary Care Trust have agreed funding details for the project.
Teaching and Learning
The university is made up of four academic schools and three research centres.
Academic Schools
Research Centres
The University has a wide ranging academic portfolio with courses on offer ranging from access and foundation level to undergraduate certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate masters and doctorates.
The Student Community
The University actively encourages applications from all potential students and we are proud of our reputation of being an open and supportive university.
The University has a higher than average proportion of disabled students and is one of the leading universities for supporting students with additional needs. (Follow this link for more information from our Disability Service|).
The University has one of the most ethnically diverse student populations with around 25% of UK students from ethnic minority communities.
The University has proven particularly attractive to mature aged students who are entering or returning to higher education and believe our greater flexibility allow those with other commitments alongside university to gain their qualification while retaining a work/life balance.
The University is one of Bolton's largest employers with more than 650 staff, and is a major contributor to the town's income.
To find out more please visit our key statistics pages on student numbers|, student profile|, our graduates| and our staff|.
A pdf version of our Key Statistics Report for 2010/11| can be downloaded.