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.
Take a look around
Our virtual tours are a great place to start your journey. Explore our campuses and state-of-the-art facilities, as well as having a look around our student accommodation.
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.
Open days
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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Second Uni of the Year crown up for grabs as university bags nine award nominations
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New knowledge exchange hub to boost food sustainability and healthy eating
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Local families cook Jamaican dishes with expert chef in university training kitchens
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Shortlisted for best student experience in national nursing awards
University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for Best Student Experience in the national Student Nursing Times Awards…
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University awarded four-star QS rating as facilities and inclusiveness bag top scores
University College Birmingham has been awarded four stars by a leading ratings provider evaluating hundre…
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Accelerated apprenticeship to turn nursing associates into full practitioners
A brand new accelerated degree apprenticeship to train nursing associates working everywhere from emergency wards…
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Stellar scores across the board in leading postgraduate student experience survey
Postgraduate students have given University College Birmingham an overwhelming thumbs-up in a major survey of…
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Students learn from top businesswoman from Middle East’s biggest convention centre
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