University of Bolton: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2114 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #698 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #115 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #91 of 131 | In England |
| #9 of 1,010 | 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
- 79%*
* 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 4,134 scientific papers with 88,407 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, and Medicine.
University of Bolton majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 20 | 61 |
| 1993 | 58 | 48 |
| 1994 | 45 | 82 |
| 1995 | 38 | 85 |
| 1996 | 54 | 110 |
| 1997 | 53 | 121 |
| 1998 | 29 | 133 |
| 1999 | 51 | 177 |
| 2000 | 77 | 277 |
| 2001 | 42 | 307 |
| 2002 | 63 | 425 |
| 2003 | 59 | 479 |
| 2004 | 56 | 613 |
| 2005 | 81 | 742 |
| 2006 | 66 | 855 |
| 2007 | 96 | 996 |
| 2008 | 95 | 1268 |
| 2009 | 130 | 1537 |
| 2010 | 126 | 1841 |
| 2011 | 144 | 2085 |
| 2012 | 162 | 2577 |
| 2013 | 159 | 2970 |
| 2014 | 182 | 3321 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3923 |
| 2016 | 159 | 4172 |
| 2017 | 193 | 4429 |
| 2018 | 210 | 5074 |
| 2019 | 182 | 5931 |
| 2020 | 170 | 7241 |
| 2021 | 158 | 8265 |
| 2022 | 255 | 8655 |
| 2023 | 272 | 9327 |
| 2024 | 218 | 9013 |
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 |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine Arts |
|---|---|
| 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
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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 manager
- 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
- record producermusic arrangersingerguitaristsongwriter
- 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
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Christopher Mark Eagles is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger.
University of Bolton faculties and divisions
| School : Arts, Media and Education | Education, English, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Photography, Textile Design, Writing |
|---|---|
| School : Built Environment and Engineering | Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Design, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| School : Business and Creative Technologies | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Science, Film, Hotel Management, Law, Multimedia, Music, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Tourism |
| School : Health and Social Sciences | Biology, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports |
General information
| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| 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 |