UNIVERSITY
OF THE YEAR
2022 Winners - Whatuni Student Choice Awards
Five reasons to study with us
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 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.
A course for everyone
Whether you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.
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.
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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
New Safer Partnerships Hub to provide engagement with local police on campus
A new dedicated hub has been opened at University College Birmingham where students will be able to meet and engag…
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University boosts UK economy by £358m – with two thirds benefitting West Midlands
University College Birmingham contributes £358 million to the UK economy, according to new research, with ar…
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Partnership with Merlin Entertainments promises diversity boost for tourism industry
A new partnership which promises to provide a major boost for inclusion and diversity in the travel and to…
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Chefs jet off on medal mission for England at 2022 Culinary World Cup
Talented chefs from University College Birmingham have jetted off to Europe to do battle with the world's best in a prest…
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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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Budding technician flies flag for female engineers at opening of new facilities
A Birmingham student whose goal is to become an air technician with the Royal Navy flew the flag for female eng…
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Graduate named Young Chef of the Year as College of Food quartet star in BCF final
Four young chefs from University College Birmingham have showed their culinary class after going head-to-hea…
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Partnership with Warwick enters new phase to support regional development
The partnership aims to provide a new approach to social mobility by opening up access to education for people in som…
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Man Utd psychologist to Royal Ballet physio: meet lineup for 2022 sports conference
From a psychologist for top-flight footballers to injury specialists for elite ballet dancers and rugby pla…
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Mental health nursing degree launched to meet shortage of frontline workers
University College Birmingham has invested in a raft of cutting-edge technology to support students on its new ment…
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