Study in Bradford

Overview

Bradford is a big city stretched in the west of Yorkshire, which is in the UK’s central region. The City of Bradford is located on the edge of the Pennines (a series of hills in England), and bordering the Leeds in the east.

The area of Bradford extends to be 64.4km² hosting a population of over 536,986 according to 2021 statistics, which turned to be one of the largest cities of the UK. The city has a variety of nationalities living in the area describing themselves as British, Asian ethnic origin.

Bradford had been a village when it was a crossing border at that time. Brad means “broad”, by the time of the “Domesday Book in 1086”: “After the Norman invasion and conquest of England in 1066, the Domesday Book - a manuscript record of the "Great Survey" of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086 by order of William I, known as William the Conqueror” was commissioned in December 1085 by order of William the Conqueror”. 

William needed to raise taxes to pay for his army and so a survey was set in motion to assess the wealth and assets of his subjects throughout the land. “

The name Bradford comes from the Old English brad “broad” + ford “ford” : “Habitational name from any of the many places, large and small, called Bradford”.

• Living Expenses in Bradford

  Prices in Bradford are about 5% less expensive than the similar costs in the city of Leeds and Hull. Bradford is considered one of the most suitable cities for students to live and study. An international student estimated monthly costs are $779 (570 P), without rent.

  Lists of Living Expenses in Bradford in Pounds

  Restaurants
  Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	10.00 £
  Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	40.00 £
  McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	6.00 £
  Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)	3.00 £
  Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	3.00 £
  Cappuccino (regular)	2.51 £
  Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)	0.93 £
  Water (0.33 liter bottle)	0.84 £
  Markets
  Milk (regular), (1 liter)	0.91 £
  Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)	0.96 £
  Rice (white), (1kg)	1.29 £
  Eggs (regular) (12)	1.71 £
  Local Cheese (1kg)	4.12 £
  Chicken Fillets (1kg)	4.67 £
  Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	6.90 £
  Apples (1kg)	1.41 £
  Banana (1kg)	1.18 £
  Oranges (1kg)	1.50 £
  Tomato (1kg)	1.58 £
  Potato (1kg)	0.85 £
  Onion (1kg)	0.90 £
  Lettuce (1 head)	0.88 £
  Water (1.5 liter bottle)	1.20 £
  Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	7.00 £
  Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1.64 £
  Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	1.88 £
  Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	10.50 £
  Transportation
  One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.00 £
  Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	60.50 £
  Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	2.80 £
  Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)	0.75 £
  Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	12.00 £
  Gasoline (1 liter)	1.23 £
  Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	20,000.00 £
  Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	21,000.00 £
  Utilities (Monthly)
  Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment	121.43 £
  1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.08 £
  Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	25.57 £
  Sports And Leisure
  Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	25.14 £
  Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	5.83 £
  Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	10.00 £
  Childcare
  Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	550.00 £
  International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	10,000.00 £
  Clothing And Shoes
  1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	55.24 £
  1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	36.43 £
  1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	63.57 £
  1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	60.71 £
  Rent Per Month
  Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	460.62 £
  Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	384.38 £
  Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	692.14 £
  Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	632.14 £
  Buy Apartment Price
  Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,542.50 £
  Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,349.50 £

  
  

The Culture of Bradford

The city is an industrial revolution boom region that produces textiles to everywhere around the world. It has the best restaurants preparing curry in the UK.

Bradford is famous for urban girt-mill chimneys and grand Victorian structures rising to the skyline. Yet, 50 % of the region is accessible to the public, undeveloped (having no buildings or any built structures); “the city is green open space”. it is covered with grass, trees, shrubs... Nevertheless, parks, gardens are in existence in the city.

The city is the home of many famous authors. The Areas and Districts of Bradford (from the Bronte sisters to J.B. Prestley and other contemporary writers like John Braine), singers and musicians like (Tasmin Archer, Kiki Dee) In addition to the city’s considerable contributions to the literary, visual arts at the local, national and international level.

The Museum of Media and National Science, the Peace Museum... Theatres, beside Special events like Bradford Festival, Bradford Literature Festival, Bradford Science Festival, The World Curry Festival All of which stem from the City of Bradford, which is the home of all of these cultural events.

The Weather and Environment of Bradford

The summer days are short, cold, and partially cloudy, while winters are long, chilly and overall cloudy. The temperatures vary over the span of the year from 2.6⁰ C (34⁰F) to 24⁰C (66⁰F), and it is rarely below -2⁰C (26⁰F) or more than 30⁰C (76⁰F).

The charity looking for maintaining the environment is a dynamic and forward thinking, exerting efforts with local community to positively address environmental challenge. They cooperate with individuals, schools, businesses and several organisations to sustain clear, clean and green environment. These charities are such organisations which try to make plans of innovative and practical environmental projects which develop up to date strategies towards a sustainable future.

These charities and the like offer a consultancy service in the following fields:

•  Woodland Creation / Management
• School grounds and green space creation
• Waste and Recycling
• Energy efficiency

Working in Bradford

At the University of Bradford, the staff always makes sure that all international students have access to the careers available via placements, leading experts, sandwich years and industry-standard equipment.

There are many opportunities that have been designed to widen the knowledge, skills and conductions students require to have so that they can pass their career test successfully.

 The Areas and Districts of Bradford

• Baildon Ward
• Bingley Rural Ward
• Bingley Ward
• Bolton and Undercliffe
• Bowling and Barkerend
• Bradford Moor Ward
• City Ward
• Clayton and Fairweather Green 

The Universities in Bradford

The University of Bradford: It is a public research university positioned in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.