In 2012, it achieved FairTrade status. In 2019, the University finished ninth in the UK in the People and Planet University Green League; in 2020, it got the EcoCampus Platinum title. Known for courses in Law, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, and Psychology.

One can use the online portal to submit a straight application to the University or apply through an agency in different countries list of which is provided on their website

If you want to alter your course after registering, you must fill out the Course Transfer form and submit it to the Course Leader of the course you want to transfer to, not the Course Leader of your present course. If they accept you onto the course, they will require you to sign and authorise any changes.

The University of Bedfordshire maintains a separate International Office that provides assistance with visas, housing, travel, and activities, as well as orientation and induction for incoming students. A formal Communication Skills course is also available, covering academic English, British university culture features, and general study skills. Every new international student is also assigned a buddy, a current international student who will assist you in adjusting to your new environment.

The university adheres to the UCAS deadline of January 26, 2022. The research program application deadlines are November 30 and June 30 for the March and June sessions..

The minimum GPA requirement for admission is 2.5 GPA.