Established in 1992, BPP University is a private institution, which was earlier known as BPP College of Professional Studies, BPP University degree. The university is managed and run by BPP Holdings Limited. It comprises four schools, namely Law School, School of Business & Technology, School of Health, and School of Nursing. The university focuses on the field of business, law, finance, technology, banking, accounting, psychology, dentistry, nursing, healthcare, and chiropractic. The university is also a part of the Apollo Education Group. Over the years, with its increasing number of enrolments, the university has grown at a rapid pace. Also, it is among the nine universities in the United Kingdom to award degrees.

The university has study centers in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Cambridge, London, Manchester, and Abingdon. It has a total of 16,000 students. BPP University offers undergraduate degree programs and postgraduate degree programs. Also, it provides non-degree programs like pathways programs. Students can also go for professional education courses. The students are taught under experienced faculty members. They are taken for industrial visits, UK law degree. The students get a chance to work as interns alongside professionals. They are provided with ample knowledge and exposure.

The university has a list of notable alumni that includes Afua Hirsch (Famous writer), Hammad Azhar (Politician), Chris Holmes (Politician), Jonathan Neil Reynolds (Politician), Ivo Stourton (Renowned author), Krista Erickson (Broadcast journalist), Adie Mike (Former professional football player), Francine Baron (Dominican politician), Eunice Atuejide (Entrepreneur and lawyer), and Jodie Grinham (British archer).