About us
Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, with over 10,000 students from around 90 countries, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused education and training.
We specialise in vocational courses in both the higher education and further education sectors and continue to grow our portfolio of apprenticeships.
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well as some higher-level apprenticeships. Our reputation for excellence means the University is popular with international students and this year we were delighted to win the International category at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023.
We are committed to providing the best facilities for all our students and have invested over £200 million in our campuses to enhance the student experience and ensure students have the very best, practical environments for their training.
Our mission statement
We enable those who learn with us to be empowered, enriched and employed in high quality jobs, supporting them to advance themselves and their communities towards a sustainable future.
Values
In a fast-moving world, it is our values that anchor us and guide our approach to achievement in each of our strategic spheres as we navigate change and complexity.
- Excellence –Striving to achieve the very highest standards
- Empowerment– Enabling of all students to engage in, shape, and benefit from, education and wider society
- EQUITY – Creation of an environment for work and learning that is accessible, tackles inequality and promotes fairness
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If you are looking to learn more about our courses, please request a copy of our prospectus.
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Policies and regulations
Information regarding how University College Birmingham is governed, including documents on the University's strategy and management.
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Facilities
Supported by a £200 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class.
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Courses
University College Birmingham is home to 7,500 students on a wide range of programmes, from apprenticeships and college courses to degrees and postgraduate qualifications.
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Open days
Come and visit us on one of our open days, where you can find out more about our courses, our facilities and speak to current students and staff.
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Accommodation
Our halls of accommodation, The Maltings, is located at the heart of Birmingham, close to our campuses and a wealth of shops, restaurants and bars.
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International students
Join our global community of more than 1,400 students from over 60 countries. Our international team will help make your application and arrival as smooth as possible.
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