The University of Bedfordshire is the largest provider of undergraduate and postgraduate education in Bedfordshire, and provides excellent opportunities for more people to access top quality higher education. The University of Luton and De Montfort University's Bedford campus combined forces in August 2006 to create the new University. University of Bedfordshire Works closely with employers on the curriculum, while forging close links with UK companies to provide a broad range of training and accredited industry programmes. The University is undergoing major expansion and development and by 2007 will have completed a £45 million investment in the two campuses. The Luton campus has recently enjoyed a multi-million pound investment with a further £25 million to come. Facilities include a £5.5 million Media Arts Centre and £8.2 million Learning Resources Centre. The Bedford campus is in the middle of a £34 million redevelopment programme and will boast a new Campus Centre with a Student Union and a £20 million accommodation block. The University of Bedfordshire will continue to support personal, career and professional development, offer an increased level of support and a continuing excellent standard of teaching.
