Investing £200 million in our campuses, University College Birmingham is right in the centre of England’s second city, a hub of business districts, nightlife, cultural attractions, parks and entertainment - where nearly 40% of the population is under 25. Our degrees are shaped by the needs of industry, while our support includes a free £5,000 for all UK, full-time undergraduates starting in 2025.
What do we do?
We offer specialist, vocational degrees developed with industry and work with over 1,000 employers and organisations to build their talent pipelines and benefit students through everything from placements to guest speakers. Our teaching staff have a wealth of expertise in their field and we are a centre for excellence across subjects such as tourism, with top awards for areas such as nursing.
What makes us special?
One of the most diverse student bodies in the UK
Award-winning, personalised support in an inclusive environment (best regional student support – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024)
Help with the cost of living – including our free £5,000 support package and Kick-Start, up to £800 a year to pay for expenses
£200 million investment in cutting-edge facilities for real-world experience
What course opportunities do we offer?
We offer a wide range of bachelor’s and foundation (2 year) undergraduate degrees and management-led postgraduate degrees, as well as degree apprenticeships and Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs).
Our subject areas range from business, finance, culinary arts, health, nursing, life sciences and education to sport, hospitality, tourism, design, digital, aviation, engineering and construction.
Opening up opportunities for every learner, our alumni go on to forge successful careers everywhere from the BBC, Disney, Uber and Collins Aerospace to the NHS, Michelin-starred restaurants and top-flight sports clubs. They are Forbes 30 Under 30 winners, multi-million-pound entrepreneurs and award-winning social enterprise leaders. From Birmingham to the South Pole, our impact is everywhere.