of employers say practical experience is essential
Brad Carter, owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Carters of Moseley
Practical learning geared towards your future career
70%
100%
of our courses offer work experience or placement opportunities
£130 million investment into campus facilities
Discover our new state-of-the-art £44 million Moss House campus
You're never just a number
Supporting students is paramount at University College Birmingham. Our doors are always open, whether you are looking for guidance on writing dissertations, help with job interviews or need support from our health and wellbeing team.
93%
Students employed or in further study within 6 months of graduating
1000 +
Employers work with us to broaden student opportunities
£
130
m
Invested in new facilities and student resources in five years
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At the heart of the city
Study in the heart of Birmingham's vibrant city centre.
CITY
- 10 mins to Grand Central & New Street station
- City centre student accommodation
- 10 mins to the Bullring shopping centre
- Campuses in the historic Jewellery Quarter
- Stone's throw from the Library of Birmingham
- 5 mins to the prestigious Symphony Hall
At the heart of the country
Our central location means home is never too far away.
COUNTRY
- 2nd largest city in the UK
- 1.5 hours to London
- 10 mins by train to Birmingham Airport
Chat with our students
There's no better way to find out what it's like to study at University College Birmingham than to ask our current students. Whether you'd like to find out more about the course you're interested in studying, or about living in Birmingham's buzzing city centre, our students are on hand to help.
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September 2020 - we are ready
We’re pleased to announce that from September, first year students on most higher education courses will be able to study their first semester remotely, and join us on campus when they can.
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