The University of Buckingham is the UK's first and only independent university with a Royal Charter. Founded in 1976, it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026 — half a century of putting students first.
Buckingham is best known for its two-year undergraduate degrees, which allow students to graduate a full year earlier and save a year of tuition and living costs, without compromising on quality. With a staff-to-student ratio of around 1:10 and small-group tutorial teaching, every student is known, challenged and supported as an individual. The University consistently ranks among the top in the UK for student satisfaction and teaching quality.
An international university from the very beginning, Buckingham welcomes students from over 70 countries. Employers value its graduates for their independence of thought, strong work ethic and readiness for professional life.
The Medical School (MB ChB) is a particular strength: a GMC-recognised, 4.5-year clinical degree with a January intake, no UCAT requirement, early clinical exposure, and no cap on international students — making medicine genuinely accessible to qualified applicants.
Set in the historic riverside town of Buckingham, the campus offers a safe, welcoming and distinctly British environment, within easy reach of Oxford, Milton Keynes and London.
At Buckingham, students aren't just a number — they're part of a close, supportive community built on 50 years of independent thinking.