University of Luton

     Luton is a lively town, just half an hour from the country's capital city. At its heart there is the University of Luton, a modern and forward-looking University with a growing reputation, not least for excellent teaching quality. The University has scored consistently high ratings in teaching assessments carried out since 1995 by the Quality Assurance Agency. All most recent subject assessments have been rated 'excellent', placing the University in the top half of the higher education sector.
     In total, there are 13,500 students. Almost half are aged over 24, and nearly one fifth are international students from more than 110 countries worldwide.
     The University has forged links with more than 2,000 companies to provide a broad range of training and accredited postgraduate programmes for industry throughout the country.
     The University's research base continues to expand with growing support and resources. Specialised centres for research have been established across the University, which enjoy a national and international reputation. Key research areas include Childcare, Youth and Crime, Health Services, Media and New Technologies, and Tourism and Leisure.