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Inspirational speaker - Professor Paul Cadman

Professor Paul Cadman is a Co-founder of Cyber Risk Score and an award-winning business leader. As one of our alumni, he will be our inspirational guest speaker at our upcoming undergraduate open day.

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Lecturer

Ravindu Abeyrathne

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Phil Wells

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School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment | University College Birmingham

Our School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is home to everything from engineering courses to cyber security, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.

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Department of Computing

Join the booming world of digital technology by studying with our Department of Computing. We offer a variety of courses in areas such as computer science and cyber security, offering students opportunities to use our high-tech computer suites and a…

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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 apply

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

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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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Stalking

Stalking is persistent, unwanted behaviour that causes distress. We offer confidential support and guidance to help you stay safe and explore your options.

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International Study at University College Birmingham

Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.

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Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer of Digital

Dr Fahmida Abedin

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Lecturer

Salina Taj

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Lecturer

Dr Ismeil Ahamed

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Masterclasses

These sessions give you and your students an interactive taster of our degree courses from our academic teaching staff.

News and insights

Ed Bird

With substantial knowledge and experience in computing and software development, Ed explains the benefits of studying our cyber security degree.

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University launches government-funded pilot to upskill adult learners

The Introduction to Cyber Security and Introduction to Digital Marketing courses are part of the Modular Acceleration Programme (MAP), which is a two-year pilot programme in the government’s upcoming Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) scheme allowing adults to flexibly retrain and…

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Double celebration of CyberFirst Silver Award and Cisco Academy launch

Marking a double success for its digital provision, University College Birmingham has been officially recognised as a CyberFirst Silver College by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and is proud to announce its launch as an official Cisco Networking Academy.

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Consul General to India visits University College Birmingham

In an event hosted by Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Michael Harkin, Dr Venkatachalam Murugan was welcomed to the University, with a tour of the campus facilities including the state-of-the-art Health Suite and Cyber Labs.

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Students learn from top businesswoman from Middle East’s biggest convention centre

Dozens of students on University College Birmingham’s hospitality and tourism-focused master’s degrees have received a rare insight into running a global convention centre hosting everything from cyber security summits to jewellery expos with a guest talk from an award-winning expert.

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New centres for innovation offer support for small businesses to upskill

A £100 million investment from the Innovation Accelerator programme will see a new innovation hub launched at University College Birmingham. The hub supports manufacturing and construction businesses in getting up to speed with new technology adoption.

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University collaboration opens new training hub for engineering and manufacturing

A brand new hub dedicated to developing the next generation of engineering and manufacturing workers has been opened as part of a collaboration between University College Birmingham and other institutions around the West Midlands.

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Blog | Explainer: What is a top-up degree?

You might have heard the term ‘top-up degree' a lot without knowing quite what it is. How does it differ from a regular degree? Is it the right course for you? This blog will have the answer to all your…

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Super Steph to star in BBC talent show to find nation's best make-up artist

A super-talented and multi-award winning UCB Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student is to star in a new BBC talent show fronted by Stacey Dooley MBE.

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New business and computing access courses launched to open path to university

University College Birmingham has stepped up its support for adults who want to move up in their education journey with the launch of two new access courses that open the path to a degree.

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Shortlisted for University of the Year in Student Choice Awards

University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards ceremony based solely on student choice.

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Digital T-level placement students support racial empowerment

Digital T-level students at University College Birmingham have been supporting racial empowerment through a placement with city-based Girl Grind UK.

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University awarded Silver in national Teaching Excellence Framework

University College Birmingham has been recognised by the Office for Students’ (OfS) Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering excellence in teaching and learning focusing on the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from…

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Blog | What is the difference between a foundation year and a foundation degree?

You may have heard of foundation years and foundation degrees and wondered what the difference really is. In this blog, we look at both to help you decide whether a foundation degree is right for you.

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University awarded four-star QS rating as facilities and inclusiveness bag top scores

University College Birmingham has been awarded four stars by a leading ratings provider evaluating hundreds of universities from around the world.

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Ofsted praises ‘outstanding’ behaviour of University College Birmingham students

Ofsted has rated the behaviours and attitudes of students at University College Birmingham as Outstanding, the top grade available.

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MP visit champions collaboration as key to changing outcomes for young people

Sarah Smith MP visit champions collaboration as key to improving outcomes for young people.

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Regeneration of former print works to create new sustainable construction centre

A sustainable construction skills centre is to be created by University College Birmingham as part of the regeneration of the iconic James Cond print works in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

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Budding technician flies flag for female engineers at opening of new facilities

A college student whose goal is to become an air technician with the Royal Navy flew the flag for female engineers at the official opening of University College Birmingham’s new engineering and digital training facilities.

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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 around two thirds of the identifiable impact benefitting the West Midlands region.

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Sustainability blog | How we are playing our part in climate action

According to research, 89% of students want their place of study to actively incorporate and promote sustainable development. Find out more about our sustainability strategy at University College Birmingham.

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A glorious graduation: we look back on the day

A look back at University College Birmingham September 2025 graduation.

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University of the Year in 2022 national student choice awards

University College Birmingham has won University of the Year in the 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards based solely on student choice.

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International winner and Uni of the Year runner-up in student choice awards

University College Birmingham has won the International award and was crowned University of the Year runner-up in the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards based solely on student choice.

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Inspirational speaker - Professor Paul Cadman

Professor Paul Cadman is a Co-founder of Cyber Risk Score and an award-winning business leader. As one of our alumni, he will be our inspirational guest speaker at our upcoming undergraduate open day.

Other

Lecturer

Ravindu Abeyrathne

Other

Phil Wells

Other

School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment | University College Birmingham

Our School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is home to everything from engineering courses to cyber security, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.

Other

Department of Computing

Join the booming world of digital technology by studying with our Department of Computing. We offer a variety of courses in areas such as computer science and cyber security, offering students opportunities to use our high-tech computer suites and a…

Other

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.

Other

How to apply

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

Other

International tuition fees

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

Other

Stalking

Stalking is persistent, unwanted behaviour that causes distress. We offer confidential support and guidance to help you stay safe and explore your options.

Other

International Study at University College Birmingham

Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.

Other

Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer of Digital

Dr Fahmida Abedin

Other

Lecturer

Salina Taj

Other

Lecturer

Dr Ismeil Ahamed

Other

Masterclasses

These sessions give you and your students an interactive taster of our degree courses from our academic teaching staff.