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Accolades and Awards

1996

UCB is named the best college in the country by the Further Education Funding Council.

1998

Receives the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for education and training in the hospitality and tourism industries. The citation praises UCB as a “centre of excellence… It is an exemplar of what can be achieved through close working between industry and education to maintain the highest standards in a key international industry.”

2006

UCB gains “outstanding in all areas of provision” by Ofsted – the first time the feat is recorded by a general FE College.

2006

Awarded Beacon status, marking excellence and innovation in the learning and skills sector.

2007

UCB is granted taught degree awarding powers by the Privy Council.

2012

UCB is again judged Grade 1 Outstanding in 2012.

2012

Granted full University Title by the Privy Council.

2014

Awarded Investors in People Gold Accreditation for the management and development of staff.

2015

Hospitality Assured 2015 prize for “Most Innovative Use of the Standard Award” – providing consistency and quality across the multitude of services provided by the University.

2017

University College Birmingham is judged Grade 2 Good

2017

University College Birmingham achieves TEF Silver Award

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Facilities

Supported by a £160 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class.

Schools

University College Birmingham comprises of two schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.

Strategic plans

Documents setting out our strategy for teaching, learning and assessment at University College Birmingham.

Policies and regulations

Information regarding how University College Birmingham is governed, including documents on the University's strategy and management.

Gender Pay Gap Report

Data on the gender pay gap, published in response to the University's responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010.

Equality of opportunity

We work in a highly respected institution with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

External examiners

External examiners are appointed to provide the University with impartial, independent advice and informed comment on our academic standards and student achievement.

Student charter

Our student charter has been written by staff and students to clearly set out what we expect of each other and the responsibilities of all those within our community.

Apprenticeships

Run with valued industry partners, our diverse apprenticeships offer superb opportunities for young people aged 16 and over to learn skills for life while getting paid.