在2月14日公布的来自大学于学院招生服务协会(UCAS)的统计数据表明：与去年同期相比，贝德福特大学（University of Bedfordshire）的入学申请出现令人惊愕的41.2%的增长，使其在各大学中名列榜首。从创纪录的申请人数来看，学生们显示出他们对贝德福特大学的热情。

副校长兼教授Les Ebdon认为这种对贝大突然的申请狂热有几个理由。

“自这所新的大学2006年8月1日建立以来就已经引起了学生们巨大的兴趣，” 他说道：“我们所投入的上百万英镑的包括体育与运动科学中心、校园中心、剧院、学习舱、商务套间和接待处在内的跨校园发展项目均保证了我们的学生能够得益于最新近的设施以及一个上乘的学习环境。”

“近期的报告也指出一些职业训练课程特别重要而且从我们所开设的体育、媒体、教育、商务和健康等课程中正在不断建立起我们在这些领域的名声。”

“此外，最新的报告显示，英国大学获得学位的毕业生要比没有学位的在职场上多挣£160,000，因此相信很多学生受此激励，纷纷走进大学校园。”

Ebdon教授补充道：“我们的新奖学金计划也将帮助更多全日制的本科生完成大学学业。选择贝德福特大学的学生将有机会得到£300 至 £4,100的奖学金。这已经是最慷慨的协资助之一，不过我们仍将继续增加奖学金的数额以帮助那些最需要的学生。”

贝德福特大学法律、心理学和护理学专业名扬英国，同时体育、心理学、生物医学以及艺术设计等专业很受了学生欢迎。

Everyone loves Beds!

Eager students have been showing their love for the new University of Bedfordshire by applying in record numbers to study at the institution.

Figures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) released today (14 February) show applications to Bedfordshire have risen by a staggering 41.2 per cent compared with the same period last year, putting it top of the table among all universities.

Vice Chancellor Professor Les Ebdon believes there are several reasons for the surge in those showing an interest in the University.

“There has been enormous interest in the new University since its launch on 1 August 2006,” he said. “Our multi-million pound development programme across campuses includes a new Physical Education and Sport Science Centre, Campus Centre, Theatre, Learning Pod, Business Suite and Reception, all of which ensure our students benefit from the latest facilities and a super learning environment.

“Recent reports have also suggested that vocational courses are particularly popular and we are benefiting from this as we continue to build on our excellent reputation in areas such as Sport, Media, Education, Business and Health.

“Furthermore, students will be encouraged by a new report from Universities UK which shows that graduates can earn up to £160,000 more over a working life than those without a degree.

Professor Ebdon added: “Our new bursaries scheme is also helping to support more full-time undergraduate students through University. Those choosing Bedfordshire this September will receive bursaries and scholarships ranging from £300 to £4,100. This is one of the most generous schemes on offer but we will also continue to add to the number of scholarships available which will help those who need support the most.”

Among the subjects continuing to do well nationally are Law, Psychology and Nursing. Courses attracting the most interest at the University of Bedfordshire include Sport, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences and Art and Design.