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There really is something for everyone here at University College Birmingham. World-class facilities following a £160 million investment into new campuses, equipment and resources. Many courses accredited by the University of Warwick - ranked 9th in the UK in The Guardian 2024 league table.
A location in the heart of the country and the heart of Birmingham - surrounded by booming businesses, gorgeous green spaces and vibrant nightlife. Plus a magnificent mix of cultures right on your doorstep and fantastic connections to the rest of the UK and the world.
Find your ideal undergraduate, postgraduate, apprenticeship or college course today and begin your future at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023).
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University of Warwick accreditation
A wide range of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well as some higher level apprenticeships, are accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university ranked 9th in the UK by The Guardian 2024 league table.
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