Bolton Institute of Higher Education

Although Bolton Institute of Higher Education, as a legal entity, only came into being in 1982 its origins can be traced back over a century and a half to the early nineteenth century when the town of Bolton became involved in a continuous programme of vocational and educational training.

Student Numbers
Total number of students : 6718
Total degree students : 3374
Total HND students : 269
Degree, HND
Percentage on sandwich courses : 0, 0
Percentage mature students : 51, 0
Percentage international students : 6, 0
Ratio male/female : 53/47, 73/27

Degree, HND
Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Science : 0, 0
Subjects Allied to Medicine : 47, 0
Science : 423, 0
Engineering and Technology : 706, 32
Architecture, Building and Planning : 107, 0
Mathematical Sciences, IT & Computing : 274, 131
Business and Administrative Studies : 685, 106
Social Economic,Political & Legal Studies : 135, 0
Humanities : 249, 0
Art & Design, Performing Arts : 283, 0
Education : 48, 0
Combined : 393, 0

Accommodation Percentage of first years requiring accommodation who can be accommodated in institution managed accommodation: 100%
Estimated weekly cost of institution managed accommodation for 40 weeks :

• (including no food): £44.00

Overseas opportunities (excluding compulsory language course placements)
Number of students on a placement or study period abroad : 0

Campuses/Associated Colleges
Campus Name :- Campus Code
Bolton College :- N
Bury College :- Y
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