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Bedford College was founded in London in 1849 as the first higher education college for women in the United Kingdom. In 1900, it became a constituent of the University of London. Having played a leading role in the advancement of women in higher education and public life in general, it became fully coeducational (i.e. open to men) in the 1960s.
Bedford College was founded in 1849 as one of the first places in Britain where women could access higher education. It merged with Royal Holloway College in 1985 to form the current university.
Read stories from alumni who studied at Bedford College, a former constituent college of Royal Holloway, University of London. Learn about their experiences, memories and achievements at Bedford College.
Find a course you love at Bedford College, part of the Bedford College Group. Choose from a wide range of full-time, part-time and apprenticeship options in various subjects and levels.
Whether you are finishing sixth form or college, or already working and want to return to education, our courses are an ideal choice for you. We offer courses based at Bedford College, Shuttleworth College (near Biggleswade) and Tresham College campuses in Kettering and Corby.
Bedford College was founded in London in 1849 as the first higher education college for women in the United Kingdom. In 1900, it became a constituent of the University of London. Having played a leading role in the advancement of women in higher education and public life in general, it became fully coeducational in the 1960s.
2024 marks the 175th Anniversary of the founding of Bedford College. To celebrate events are taking place in three places of significance for the college: Bedford Square, Regent’s Park and Egham. The details of the events are below.
