University of Bolton: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2095 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #720 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #116 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #92 of 131 | In England |
| #9 of 1,031 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 61 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- bolton.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 83%*
* The University of Bolton is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July |
Research profile
University of Bolton has published 4,219 scientific papers with 94,764 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Law, and Medicine.
University of Bolton majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 58 | 48 |
| 1994 | 45 | 82 |
| 1995 | 39 | 85 |
| 1996 | 54 | 110 |
| 1997 | 53 | 122 |
| 1998 | 29 | 133 |
| 1999 | 51 | 177 |
| 2000 | 77 | 277 |
| 2001 | 42 | 299 |
| 2002 | 63 | 425 |
| 2003 | 59 | 479 |
| 2004 | 56 | 614 |
| 2005 | 81 | 742 |
| 2006 | 66 | 855 |
| 2007 | 96 | 995 |
| 2008 | 95 | 1270 |
| 2009 | 130 | 1538 |
| 2010 | 126 | 1834 |
| 2011 | 144 | 2085 |
| 2012 | 162 | 2579 |
| 2013 | 159 | 2970 |
| 2014 | 182 | 3321 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3925 |
| 2016 | 159 | 4171 |
| 2017 | 193 | 4431 |
| 2018 | 210 | 5075 |
| 2019 | 182 | 5955 |
| 2020 | 170 | 7229 |
| 2021 | 158 | 8264 |
| 2022 | 255 | 8657 |
| 2023 | 272 | 9334 |
| 2024 | 224 | 9114 |
| 2025 | 107 | 8080 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Bolton gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | £9,250 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | £9,250 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) | £9,250 |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | £9,250 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | £12,500 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | £12,500 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | £12,500 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Bolton.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education | Art Education, Computer Education, Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Technology Education, Vocational Education |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Behavioural Sciences, Cognitive Sciences, Community Health, Health Sciences, Law, Nursing, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Social Work |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Automotive Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Community Health, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Processing, Dental Technology, Education, Educational Administration, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Finance, Fine Arts, Gerontology, Health Sciences, Higher Education Teacher Training, International Business, International Law, Journalism, Law, Logistics Management, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Medical Auxiliaries, Medicine, Neurosciences, Oncology, Performing Arts, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Respiratory Therapy, Robotics, Social and Community Services, Social Psychology, Social Work, Software Engineering, Sports, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Vocational Education, Writing |
| Doctorate | Business Administration, Business Computing, Education, English, Film, Health Sciences, History, Leisure Studies, Materials Engineering, Media Studies, Philosophy, Production Engineering, Psychology, Sports, Textile Technology, Writing |
University of Bolton alumni
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Amir Khan
- Occupations
- boxer
- Biography
-
Amir Iqbal Khan PP is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2022. Born and raised in Bolton, Khan began to box competitively at the age of 11. He rose to fame during the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in the lightweight division and became at the age of 17, Britain's youngest boxing Olympic medalist. He turned professional in 2005. In 2007, he was named ESPN prospect of the year. He later became one of the youngest ever British professional world champions, winning the World Boxing Association (WBA) title at the age of 22.
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Sam Allardyce
- Occupations
- association football playersports commentatorautobiographerjournalistassociation football coach
- Biography
-
Samuel Allardyce is an English football manager and former professional player. Allardyce made 578 league and cup appearances in a 21-year career spent mostly in the Football League, as well as brief spells in the North American Soccer League and League of Ireland. He was signed by Bolton Wanderers from Dudley Town in 1969 and spent nine years at Bolton, helping the club to win the Second Division title in 1977–78. He spent the 1980s as a journeyman player, spending time with Sunderland, Millwall, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Coventry City, Huddersfield Town, Bolton Wanderers (for a second spell), Preston North End, and West Bromwich Albion (also working as assistant manager). During this time, he helped Preston win promotion out of the Fourth Division in 1986–87.
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Pete Shelley
- Occupations
- singerguitaristsongwriterrecord producermusic arranger
- Biography
-
Pete Shelley was an English singer, songwriter and guitarist. He formed early punk band Buzzcocks with Howard Devoto in 1976, and became the lead singer and guitarist in 1977 when Devoto left. The group released their biggest hit "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" in 1978. The band broke up in 1981 and reformed at the end of the decade. Shelley also had a solo career; his song "Homosapien" charted in Australasia and Canada in 1981 and 1982.
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Chris Eagles
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Christopher Mark Eagles is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger.
University of Bolton faculties and divisions
| School : Arts and Creative Technologies | Cinema and Television, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Dance, English, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Software Engineering, Theatre, Writing |
|---|---|
| School : Business (GMBS) | Accountancy, Business Administration |
| School : Clinical and Biomedical Sciences | Biology, Biomedicine, Paramedical Sciences, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| School : Education | Education, Preschool Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Engineering and National Centre for Motorsport Engineering | Automotive Engineering, Automotive Technology, Construction Engineering, Engineering |
| School : Health and Society | Community Health, Dental Science, Health Sciences, Social Welfare, Social Work |
| School : Law | Criminal Law, Law |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
| School : Nursing and Midwifery | Nursing and Midwifery |
| School : Psychology | Psychology |
General information
| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | University has degree awarding powers. Regulated by the Office for Students. |
| Motto | Sapientia Superat Moras Wisdom is over Morus |
| Colors | gold, navy blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Deane Road Bolton, BL3 5AB United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 285,000 |