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There really is something for everyone here at University College Birmingham. World-class facilities following a £140 million investment into new campuses, equipment and resources. Many courses accredited by the University of Warwick - ranked 6th in the UK in The Guardian 2022 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.
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‘Once in a lifetime’: How our university embraced city's Commonwealth Games
From providing services and support for athletes to volunteering at venues and even performing in ceremonies, Unive…
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Student volunteers help Team India stars feel at home during Commonwealth Games
Indian students at University College Birmingham were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up clo…
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Digital squad of students support Team Scotland to tell Commonwealth Games story
Students from University College Birmingham are working as the official behind-the-scenes digital squad to tel…
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Creative student team gets Commonwealth Games athletes ready for the cameras
From flag nail art and make-up to barbering and Afro braiding, a creative team of University College Birmingham st…
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Sports therapy duo playing key role for Team Scotland at Commonwealth Games
A lecturer and a graduate from University College Birmingham have joined Team Scotland to play a key role in suppor…
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Executive dean ‘honoured’ to take part in Commonwealth Games medal ceremony
A familiar face from University College Birmingham has made an appearance at the medal podium in the Commonwealth G…
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University partners with Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
University College Birmingham has been appointed as an Official University of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the biggest s…
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From food to face painting: Summer programme offers support to local community
Students and staff from University College Birmingham have been using their skills to support the local communit…
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Ex-student Kyle’s football career hits new heights with Huddersfield Town
Things are really kicking off for a former University College Birmingham student-turned-professional footballer who h…
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James’ booming business ranked among Britain’s fastest-growing firms
Business keeps on booming for a University College Birmingham graduate whose firm has been ranked as one of the fastest-gr…
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Blog | Preparations for going to uni
So it’s that time of year – results day is almost upon us, the gate to ‘clearing’ will soon be closing in and there are lots of students in the same boat.…
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Blog | Do you really need to print? Tips to be more IT-savvy
Technology is no longer something on the edge of our lives, but an integral part of everything we do.
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Blog | Having your plate and eating it
There is so much more to uni life than essays, lectures and clubbing. Yes, I am talking (again) about those little nuggets of opportunities that may jus…
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Blog | Considering clearing? Here's my story...
Samantha joined us through clearing and knows exactly what it's like on results day. In this throwback blog first published just before she sta…
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Blog | Coping with exam stress: Our top tips for tackling test anxiety
As you race towards the finish line of the academic year, sometimes exams can look like a big final hurdle. Here are som…
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Blog | Three years done
Writing this blog, I can now say I am officially finished! Three years of university have been and gone, just like that.
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Blog | What I wish I'd known before starting my degree
I don’t know about everyone else but when I started university, I was oblivious in pretty much every aspect of my life!
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