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.
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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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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Student chef receives medal from celebrity chef after dazzling at global competition
Culinary Arts Management student Oliver Grieve has come away from a global competition basking in medal g…
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Second Uni of the Year crown up for grabs as university bags nine award nominations
University College Birmingham is in the running for an incredible nine accolades at the 2023 Whatuni Stude…
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New knowledge exchange hub to boost food sustainability and healthy eating
A new knowledge exchange hub designed to help address issues around healthy eating, food justice and food system sus…
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Local families cook Jamaican dishes with expert chef in university training kitchens
University College Birmingham’s training kitchens provided the backdrop for a community culture cooking s…
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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
Dozens of students on University College Birmingham’s hospitality and tourism-focused master’s degrees have…
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