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 highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023).
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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Our latest news
Development continues at pace on University’s Sustainable Construction Skills Centre
Work on the new Sustainable Construction Skills Centre for University College Birmingham is making excelle…
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International winner and Uni of the Year runner-up in student choice awards
University College Birmingham has won the International award and was crowned University of the Year runner-up in t…
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Tourism college student Caitlin lifts lid on past at placement at Coffin Works
A college student has lifted the lid on times gone by during a placement at The Coffin Works in Birmingham.
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Budding technician flies flag for female engineers at opening of new facilities
A college student whose goal is to become an air technician with the Royal Navy flew the flag for female engine…
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Apprentices working at top Brum restaurants win record haul of medals at Hotelympia
University College Birmingham chef apprentices working at Michelin-starred restaurants and other venues acr…
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Specialist make-up student shares experiences with Prince and Princess of Wales
A University College Birmingham student aspiring to make her mark in the TV and film industry had the incredibl…
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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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Star six scoop top grades as students celebrate brilliant BTEC results
Budding business talents at University College Birmingham have been celebrating bagging top grades in their BTEC qualifi…
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Leading technical educators champion the STEM talent pipeline
University College Birmingham worked in collaboration with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT),…
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Luxury hotel boss returns to University to offer hospitality placement opportunities
A University College Birmingham graduate who has managed some of the UK's most famous luxury hotels has re…
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MasterChef champ and ex-student Dan set for summer street food gig
MasterChef: The Professionals champion Dan Lee is back on home turf to launch a residency at Hockley Social Club – just arou…
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World of opportunities for students at biggest careers fair in University's history
No fewer than 80 employers – including the NHS, an award-winning national construction company and a kids’…
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First Michelin Star for Solihull restaurant run by College of Food graduate
An acclaimed local restaurant run by a University College Birmingham graduate has been honoured with its first Mich…
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New industry accreditation for strength, conditioning and sports nutrition students
Students on the Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition degree at University College Birmingham now hav…
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Blog | Why working part-time along study pays off
A great deal of our students, from college students to those at higher education level, work part-time alongside their studies.
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They say buying a house is the biggest investment you will make, but a university education is not far behind these days.
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Student Blog | Applicant Days v Open Days – what’s the difference?
Some students think that because they have been to an open day, they won’t bother going to an applicant day. Find out why yo…
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Sometimes you are just in need of something to relight your fire and drive. Here are some films that show us what ambition, mo…
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Blog | Struggling with the cost of living? Our top tips
Let’s face it, we all need to make our money go a lot further these days, from heating bills to rising food prices and transport costs…
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Student Blog | The UCB experience for Indian students
If you are like me, who has travelled (or plans to travel) to the UK to study a master’s either in culinary arts or hospitality and touri…
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