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Student life

At the University of Birmingham, your degree experience isn’t just about studying. When studying at the most targeted UK university by top graduate employers, we will ensure you're future ready with courses committed to your career. You'll also have the opportunity to discover new perspectives, develop different skills and make friends for life. 

Birmingham city centre is only a short train ride away from our 'University' train station. Our cosmopolitan city has a unique history and so much to see and do. It’s no wonder our students fall in love with the city and almost half decide to stay in the region after they graduate. 

Want to travel further during your degree? Go Global offer you the chance to study, research or volunteer abroad with short-term and long-term opportunities too!

 

What's it like to live in West Midlands?
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The West Midlands is made up of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Its main cities are Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton.

It’s the most diverse part of the country behind London, with a proud multicultural history, from the birth of Two-Tone music in Coventry – a combination of Caribbean ska and English punk – to the Balti curry, courtesy of Birmingham’s Pakistani community.

Once the heart of heavy industry and manufacturing, and the inspiration for Peaky Blinders, Birmingham is one of the youngest cities in Europe, with over 40% under 25 years old.

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What's it like to live in Birmingham?
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The UK's second largest city, cosmopolitan Birmingham offers diversity and one of the youngest populations in Europe.

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Campus and facilities

Our campus is the perfect learning environment for you. With accommodation villages within walking distance of main campus and state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, you will forge your own future at the University of Birmingham. Find your feet among friends as over 35,000 students from more than 150 different nationalities unite on campus to explore new activities and develop their skills.

All our accommodation can be found at one of our three student villages: Pritchatts Park, The Vale, and Selly Oak. Each village has its own unique character and within close proximity to campus. There's almost 7,000 rooms to choose from so you’ll have no trouble finding a place to call home.

Student accommodation at the University of Birmingham is so much more than just a room. It’s your chance to be a part of a thriving and diverse community.

Course locations

Edgbaston Campus

Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TU

Shakespeare Institute

Mason Croft, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HP

Main Site

Academic and Student Division, Birmingham, B15 2TT

Main Site

Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT

Singapore Institute of Management

461 Clementi Road, Singapore, 599491