Welcome to University of the Built Environment
Built for futures
The University of the Built Environment has over 106 years’ experience of providing the sector the highest quality learning opportunities. At any one time, we have more than 4,000 students from more than 100 countries benefiting from our qualifications taught by lecturers who are specialists in their field.
We provide accessible and relevant learning that fits your life and career goals and will enable you to contribute to a sustainable built environment that’s shaped with people in mind.
Built for people
We put people first. Our accessible courses are designed to work at every stage of your career, they focus on real-world jobs for real people. We encourage a culture of continuous learning and discovery and will support you every step of the way. You will be part of a diverse and engaged community, have a voice and be respected for your opinions and uniqueness.
Built for the environment
We champion the role of the built environment as the setting in which life and lives take place, today and for generations to come. Our aspiration is to be the world’s most sustainable university. Our courses put sustainability, economic development, and the wellbeing of communities at the heart, equipping you to build better and build with people in mind.
Built for education
We are dedicated to educating, enlightening and empowering others through insightful and authoritative information. Our academics are experts in their field and our professional qualifications meet the industries we serve.
Built for business
We support the needs of employers and professional bodies and are a trusted partner and collaborator. Our courses are relevant and align with regulatory needs. We are responsive to industry demands and believe we can play a key part in bridging the sector’s skills gaps.
Our vision
The long-term view
Central to the University’s vision, both now and in the future, is its core purpose:
‘To provide truly accessible, relevant, and cost-effective education, which enhances careers, increases professionalism and contributes to a sustainable built environment’
Our vision: To be the centre of excellence for built environment education
As the centre of excellence for built environment education, the University of the Built Environment is focused on maximising its impact and influence on education and industry. In practical terms, this means striving to deliver greater impact through; student outcomes, widening participation, student satisfaction and reach, whilst increasing influence by offering a greater depth and breadth of education, engaging more with education and industry partners and actively collaborating.
Core values
How we bring this to life
Passion, integrity, excellence and support
Passion – we care
- We want each and every one of our students to succeed
- We do the right thing by our students and customers. That means we do whatever we can to ensure that no student falls behind in their studies, and that no customer is unhappy with the service they receive
Integrity – fairness first
- We model integrity in everything we do
- We never compromise on honesty or trustworthiness
- We adhere closely to laws and compliance standards
- We do what we say we will do, and fulfil our promises to staff
Excellence – we aim high
- High standards drive everything we do
- We deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond dynamically to change
- Each one of us is personally responsible and accountable for the quality of whatever we do
- We listen to our students and understand their expectations
- We strive to exceed expectations in quality and delivery
Support – we support and respect each other
- At the University each member of staff does everything they can to help other staff and students to achieve their goals
- We respect others and their opinions, we are open to ideas, we trust each other
- We promote a supportive working environment across the institution that extends to our students
We value and reward each individual’s skills, working towards common goals with shared objectives and through collaborative practice