University of the Built Environment

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Merlin House Brunel Road, Theale

We are the leading online university in the built environment. Visit www.ube.ac.uk

Formerly known as UCEM, we have over 100 years' experience providing accessible education and offer flexible degrees and apprenticeships in the built environment. University of the Built Environment (formerly known as UCEM) enables individuals and the wider industry to unlock their potential in the built environment. With over 90 years' experience in providing the highest quality learning opportun

04/06/2026

Interested in studying with us? Come to our open event in London on 1 July to meet our academics and get personalised advice on your learning journey: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/open-event/

03/06/2026

Not in my backyard! Where did the NIMBY come from and what effect have they had on planning in the UK: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/nimbyism/

02/06/2026

MSc Real Estate graduate Harrison shares how user-friendly he found the VLE when he studied with us.

01/06/2026

Pippa Middleton vs The Ramblers: who really has the right to walk where? Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management Matthew Smith explains the complicated legality around public rights of way: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/pippa-middletons-footpath-battle-exposes-legal-labyrinth-around-public-rights-of-way/

Reasons to study online with University of the Built Environment

29/05/2026

Study online with us to unlock your ambitions with a flexible, accessible degree on our truly global digital campus:

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28/05/2026

Enterprise, PropTech and more: what our MBA students have been learning this week. https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/the-enterprise-question-why-are-property-sustainability-and-innovation-suddenly-colliding/

27/05/2026

MBA student Mohammed shares five reasons why international students should choose our online MBA, from flexibility to affordability: https://www.ube.ac.uk/case-studies/mohammed-hebeish/

26/05/2026

With growing tension between vocational and academic pathways into the sector, we ask whether apprenticeships are the future of the higher education or simply a more cost-efficient route for employers desperately looking to fill skills gaps.

Listen to the latest episode of the BE Sustainable podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.ube.ac.uk/podcasts/episode-22/