University of Birmingham

From 1900 to the present day, the University of Birmingham has been at the forefront of both national and international research, leading the way in making ground-breaking progress in areas that span industries such as gene structure, medicine, space research and communications. For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research. A global reputation, quality learning and teaching, excellent facilities, a stunning campus and great city are some of the reasons making the University of Birmingham a great place to study and live.

The University of Birmingham is the original ‘redbrick’ University, part of the prestigious Russell Group; their thriving student population enjoys a wide range of courses, and exceptional campus and research facilities. Their heritage as the original ‘redbrick’ is combined with one of the most compelling and ambitious agendas in higher education. The University of Birmingham has been transformed in recent years, characterised by major investments in academic staffing, investment of £1 billion in campus facilities, strong and improving outcomes for their students, annual growth in research performance, and bold new moves.

The 10 Nobel Laureates the University of Birmingham counts among their staff and alumni have contributed to some of science’s greatest discoveries, including in recent times the Higgs Boson and Gravitational Waves. The University of Birmingham's research provides innovative solutions to the challenges faced in their city, their region and across the globe.

As one of the most popular UK universities, offering diverse opportunities for study and research, the University of Birmingham e ncourages and empowers people to turn ideas into reality and make important things happen.

Why the University of Birmingham

Green and Spacious Campus: Students will discover themselves at a green and spacious campus university just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the UK's diverse and vibrant second city. The eyes of the world will be on Birmingham in 2022 when they host the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Campus Facilities: The University of Birmingham's physical estate is the largest single enabler for world-class teaching and research, and provides a fantastic student experience, covering 672 acres, with over 200 buildings of different ages, complexities, physical condition and use, ranging from grade one and two listed properties to brand new state-of-the-art learning and research spaces.

Centre of Culture: From museums to the blue plaque trail, the campus is brimming with things to do and learn about.