Five reasons to study with us
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 8th in the UK in The Guardian 2023 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 Whatuni Awards' 2022 University of the Year.
A course for everyone
Whether you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.
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 8th in the UK by The Guardian 2023 league table.
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Who better to answer your questions about life at University College Birmingham than our current students and staff! They're ready and waiting to answer any questions or address concerns that you might have.
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Come and get a real feel for life at University College Birmingham! Join us on one of our open days or in the meantime, take a first look around with our virtual tour.
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University collaboration opens new training hub for engineering and manufacturing
A brand new hub dedicated to developing the next generation of engineering and manufacturing workers has been…
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Inclusivity lead to sit on national panel to review higher education quality
The lead for inclusivity at University College Birmingham has been appointed to a national panel to scrutinise and…
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New Safer Partnerships Hub to provide engagement with local police on campus
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University boosts UK economy by £358m – with two thirds benefitting West Midlands
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New multi-million-pound sixth form centre to support launch of A-level courses
University College Birmingham is to begin offering a range of A-level courses as part of a major multi-million-p…
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