The University of Bedfordshire is located in Luton and Bedford, two major towns north of London. The University of Bedfordshire has two main campuses: one in the heart of Luton and one on the outskirts of Bedford, both offering on-campus housing. 

The University of Bedfordshire educates around 20,000 students from over 70 countries, and since its inception in 2006, the University has committed more than £130 million in facility construction and renovations. A variety of Bedfordshire scholarships are available, including the Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship, new undergraduate scholarships beginning in September 2024, and an Early Bird payment reduction.

The University of Bedfordshire has a specialized International Office that assists prospective students with visas, lodging, transport and activities, as well as orientation and induction. Registered students are offered an Academic abilities Training course that covers academic English, features of British university culture, and basic study abilities. Every incoming international student is also assigned an accomplice, a current international student who will assist them in adjusting to their new surroundings.