Study at UCB | University College Birmingham

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HIGHEST-RANKING UNIVERSITY
IN THE REGION

as voted by students.

If you’re looking for a practical, career-focused undergraduate or postgraduate higher education course with lots of personalised support, University College Birmingham could be for you.

We place great emphasis on industry experts, placements and hands-on experience, with degrees spanning everything from STEM to business and tourism, all taught by sector-experienced academics. As well as degrees that get you hired and 2 Day Degrees for more flexible learning, we provide financial support to get you through. If you’re a UK full-time student joining the university in September 2026, you’ll receive £6,000 to help with living costs. Not a loan, not means tested, no repayment. T&Cs apply.

Coming third in the UK for student satisfaction among universities in the National Student Survey 2026*, we have invested £300 million in facilities across our seven city centre campuses and you'll be studying in one of the UK’s most vibrant and exciting cities, known as the city of 1,000 trades because of its fantastic connections to industry.

*Average score for student satisfaction among UK universities for each of the 26 questions

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Undergraduate courses

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Postgraduate courses

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Top-up courses

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Foundation courses

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Whether you join us on-campus or attend the event online, our open days are designed to give you as much information as possible about University College Birmingham, the course you are interested in studying and our world-class facilities. If you can't make it, we offer campus tours for prospective students.

Open days

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Our students share their success stories

Hear from students, past and present, about their experiences and where their course has taken them.

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If you are unsure which course is right for you, visit our course finder to find the courses that suit your interests and that will help you towards your career goals.

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How to apply?

Find out what you need to apply to the course you are interested in and the different ways that you can apply. You can also apply directly to University College Birmingham, avoiding UCAS charges and personal statements.

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Fees, funding and scholarships

Find out about the relevant fees and tuition for your course and what funding and support is available.

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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.

Facilities

Supported by a £300 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class.