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Student Blog | The 12-day Christmas pleigh-list

From the pounding of Wham! to the sweet whistling notes of Mariah Carey, we are going to countdown The 12-Day Christmas Pleigh-list.

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Chips for charity! Maltings students launch fast food firm to fight homelessness

An enterprising group of students at University College Birmingham have been serving up fast food feasts during the coronavirus pandemic to help raise money for a local charity supporting homeless people in the city.

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New partnership sees East Birmingham education centre officially launched

New partnership to provide academic support, mentoring and aspiration raising activities for young people in East Birmingham.

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Tourism college student Caitlin lifts lid on past at placement at Coffin Works

A college student has lifted the lid on times gone by during a placement at The Coffin Works in Birmingham.

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Dean for STEM at university makes Top 100 Women in Engineering list

Rosa Wells is a Highly Commended Finalist of the Women's Engineering Society's Top 50 Women in Engineering awards as part of International Women in Engineering Day. The award comes as University College Birmingham receives funding to launch a WorldSkills UK…

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Owlbert takes the Birmingham public under his wing

Owlbert has been causing quite a hoot over the last few weeks from his perch outside of Birmingham Library.

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Education department hosts vital conference on children in poverty

With UK child poverty rates rising over the last few years, the education department held its first annual conference.

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UCB students know how to act FAST to save lives

Four students helped to save a man by calling an ambulance when they realised he was showing the symptoms of a life-threatening medical condition.

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Blog | The 9 things we wish we knew before starting university

From staying organised to looking after our wellbeing, there’s a lot we wish we’d thought about before starting our degrees, so we’ve put together a list of the most important bits of advice.

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Front of house trio come far to serve up something special at Hotelympia

Two years ago and for different reasons, UCB students Georgia Wheatley, Ryan Averill and Brett McSkimming all found themselves struggling with their place in the world. Fast forward to this week and the intrepid trio were only celebrating on one…

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Professional Cookery students enjoy an action-packed Activity Week

Professional Cookery students at UCB were treated to a packed programme of classes from industry experts last week, in a half-term break with a difference.

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Ooh la la! Parisian chef gives masterclass in French cooking to UCB Professional Cookery apprentices and Chef Lecturers

Chef lecturers and apprentices at UCB were taught the crème de la crème of sophisticated French cuisine last week in a masterclass delivered by Phillippe Baillergeant, esteemed chef at the Jean-Drouant Hotel School of Paris.

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University College Birmingham continues to champion student satisfaction

The National Student Survey 2023 results have shown a positive rise in student approval at University College Birmingham, with a 9 percentage point increase on overall satisfaction in comparison to last year.

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Blog | Student life on a budget: how to make your money go further

Life as a student on a shoestring budget is tough at the best of times, but we’ve put together some tips to help you squeeze the best value out of every last penny.

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UCB Chef Lecturer awarded Master of Culinary Arts

Anthony Wright, a senior Chef Lecturer at UCB's College of Food, was given the official title of Master of Culinary Arts (MCA) at a lavish gala presentation dinner at Claridge's Hotel last night.

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Lecturers savour success after winning inter-university cooking challenge

A determined duo of lecturers from UCB are savouring success after winning one of the UK's top cooking challenges for university chefs – over half a decade since they last cooked competitively.

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Blog | Can I go through Clearing if I change my mind on my course?

There are many good reasons you might choose to access a course through the Clearing system, so don’t think of it as second best or a last resort; think of it more as a reset button when circumstances change.

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Minute’s silence for student in first game between sports undergraduates and Blues

A minute’s silence was held for a University College Birmingham student who tragically died last month at the first game in a new partnership between the University and Birmingham City FC.

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Mastering the science behind fish fingers and mayo: year 10 students get stuck in at UCB's Food Science Week

Students from six local secondary schools got to grips with the fascinating science behind some of our favourite food with a packed programme of food and science workshops at UCB last week.

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Culinary arts graduate Lurita returns to UCB with class of her own

It was a blast from the past for former Culinary Arts Management student Lurita Carr, whose first visit to UCB since graduating was also her very first school trip as a newly-qualified teacher.

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New outreach initiative sees college of food host school ‘Have a Go’ sessions

Local school pupils experience life in a fast-paced professional kitchen first-hand.

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STATEMENT: Grade inflation news article

You may have seen recent news articles in the national press regarding a so-called “unexplained” upsurge in the number of first and upper second class degrees being awarded at universities UK-wide. Within this, University College Birmingham was named as one…

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Basking in another record year of culinary trophies and medals!

Chef lecturer Mathew Shropshall didn't think things could get much better than last year, when UCB's student bakers, cooks and front-of-house protégés proudly took home a record number of awards from some of the biggest competitions in the UK and…

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The Michelin star restaurant staffed entirely by UCB trained chefs

It’s the newly-crowned Michelin star restaurant where all the chefs trained at University College Birmingham. Chef/proprietor Brad Carter rightly made the headlines when his neighbourhood Birmingham restaurant was awarded its first star last week.

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College open day with star speakers inspires teens…and Joan Collins

College open day with star speakers inspires teens…and Joan Collins Hundreds of teenagers braved the snow to hear from guest speakers at UCB’s All Stars Open Day last Saturday, with even Dame Joan Collins giving the event a social media…

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University helps to celebrate ten years of the Ladder Foundation

The Ladder Foundation welcomed esteemed guests and partners to an event on 5th March 2024 at the Houses of Parliament sponsored by University College Birmingham. The event was a celebration of the foundation’s success over the last ten years, with…

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Benefits and services

Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.

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Mikey Summerville

Mikey Summerville is the Head of Culinary Education for Mitchells & Butlers, where he has worked for the last 14 years, in a spectrum of roles across the learning and talent development function.

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Keith Houliston

Keith has worked with British Bakels for 40 years, a manufacturer of specialised raw materials to the Bakery Trade. For the last 21 years Keith has been a Director in which he has been involved in Sales, Marketing, Exports, HR…

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Visas and immigration

Once you have made your decision to study at University College Birmingham, you will need to make final arrangements, which are likely to include obtaining a visa.

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Anna Bright

As Chief Executive at Sustainability West Midlands, Anna Bright has worked with businesses, universities, colleges, local authorities, LEPs, and the West Midlands Combined Authority to help shape how they mitigate and adapt to climate change for the last ten years.

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Accommodation for international students

International students studying at University College Birmingham for the first time will be offered accommodation in our halls of residence.

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Accessible Student Parking Policy

University College Birmingham recognises the importance of supporting students with a disability to enable them to travel to study.

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Accessibility Statement

The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.

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History of University

With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.

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Industry links

We are renowned for our industry links on a global scale. Whether we are working with businesses to provide students with great placements and work experience, coordinating internships abroad or liaising with sector-specific organisations and societies to bolster our courses…

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UCB Ahead

UCB Ahead is a free one-week welcome programme for international students, helping you prepare for studies at UCB with academic sessions and support.

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Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP)

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce. We can support you with accredited courses required to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the battery industry.

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Schools

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

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International Application Deadlines

This page outlines the international application deadlines for the September 2025 intake.

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International application

Students from outside the EU can apply to us directly while undergraduate applicants can also apply via UCAS. Read our step-by-step guide here.

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Working towards a sustainable community

Find out more information on what University College Birmingham's Sustainabilty goals are and how we are working towards them.

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LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ individuals are a vital part of our university community. Inclusion is central to our identity, and every student and staff member should feel safe, respected, and supported in being themselves.

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Business

University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…

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Meet us in your country

Our international team attend overseas exhibitions throughout the year, providing a great opportunity to find out about University College Birmingham first hand.

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Student satisfaction

When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. Our students value their time with us, as can be seen from the outcomes of several nationally-recognised student surveys.

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Global Experiences

Find out more about Global Experiences

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Study a UCB Programme Overseas

Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas

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Whatuni award winners 2024

University College Birmingham has won awards for its student support, international and postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice.

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Apprenticeships for Employers

Whether you are a small, independent business or a large corporation, public or private sector, we have apprenticeships to suit you.

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Senior Lecturer

David Butterton

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Admissions - Live chat

Our Admissions team are available Monday to Friday to support you with any admissions enquiries that you may have.

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Apprenticeships for students

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.

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How to apply

Learn more on how to apply for a college, undergraduate or postgraduate course at University College Birmingham.

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Upskilling your workforce

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce and we can support you with courses needed to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the industry.

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Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.

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How to find us

Details on where we are, directions to the University and transport options available.

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University of Warwick accreditation

Some of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses are accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university.

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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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Our sustainability

We take sustainability very seriously and will use our position to embed sustainability across our operations and our place in the community and society at large.

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Giving Job Opportunities

University College Birmingham’s recruitment agency offering a service for employers wishing to recruit students, graduates and postgraduates in the local area.

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Work for us

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? University College Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities, spanning a diverse range of roles in both academia and professional services.

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World

Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.

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Publication of historical qualifications

University College Birmingham offers a wide range of vocational degree courses. Read more on the University's publication of historical qualifications.

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Lecturer

Nofisat Ayantola

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Our economic impact

At University College Birmingham, we are supporting our region to grow and develop to ensure it meets its skills priorities. Independent analysis has identified that we have a total economic impact of £358 million across the UK.

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Harassment

At University College Birmingham, we believe that harassment is never acceptable. Any form of harassment can severely impact a person's wellbeing, confidence, academic or professional performance, and overall experience at university.

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Alumni

Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.

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Virtual tours

Take a look around our University, no matter where you are. Check out our virtual tours of our accommodation, campuses and world class facilities.

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International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

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University League Tables Statement

University College Birmingham’s unique, dual role as a successful higher education and further education institution means its performance is often unfairly represented by the traditional 'one-size-fits-all' university league tables.

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English language entry requirements

Find out more about the English language requirements.

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About us

Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused education and training.