About us

University of Birmingham is a famous Russell Group institution. It excels in UK rankings, and welcomes students from 150 countries.

The university has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people’s lives.

We continue this tradition today and have ambitions for a future that will embed our work and recognition of the Birmingham name on the international stage.

Universities are never complete. They develop as new challenges and opportunities occur. At University of Birmingham we innovate, we push the frontiers of understanding; we ask new research questions, we turn theory through experiment into practice – because that’s what great universities do.

Our location

University of Birmingham is located in the glorious heart of England. Birmingham is a diverse, modern and exciting city with a long cultural and intellectual heritage. Less than two hours from London, Birmingham is situated in a prime, central location in the country, and offers everything you could desire from a capital city, within easy reach of the picturesque English countryside:

  • Catch the train from University Station to Birmingham New Street in eight minutes.
  • With Birmingham International Airport on your doorstep, travelling to mainland Europe couldnt be easier.
  • Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe, with under-25s accounting for nearly 40% of its population.
  • With over 8,000 acres of parks and open space, Birmingham is one of the greenest cities in the UK.
  • All faiths are well represented in Birmingham, with more than 650 churches, mosques, synagogues and temples across the city.

Why choose the University of Birmingham?

When you choose to study at University of Birmingham, you will benefit from an outstanding education from one of the top 100 universities in the world. You will be part of a diverse international community in a vibrant and exciting city, right at the heart of the UK.

  • Birmingham is a leading, global top 100 university.
  • Top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2021)
  • UK s 2nd most-targeted university by graduate employers
  • The University is recognised in the top 1% of universities across the world.
  • We are a member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
  • The university has 2 campuses, one in Birmingham-UK and the other one in Dubai -UAE
  • Birmingham has one of the largest international student communities in the UK, with over 10,000 students from 150 countries.
  • Beautiful 250-acre campus

Work Placements & Professional Accreditations

  • Our team of business-focused experts work across all sectors, geographies and business sizes. From supporting student placements and graduate employment to helping business get involved in our innovations to achieve their own goals. We are here for collaboration across R&D and your business strategy. We also identify and licence out our own intellectual property, set up spinout companies, and provide academic consultancy services.
  • We also provide leading CPD with Degree Apprenticeships, leadership qualifications and a strong focus on digital skills for business and the public sector, working with all organisations to reduce skills shortages and skills gaps across the region and beyond.

Extra support for our international students

  • Studying in Birmingham offers you an incredible opportunity to enrich your life and learning experience through encountering different cultures, people and environments.
  • When you choose the University of Birmingham, you choose to place yourself at the heart of the UK. Live and study on our beautiful leafy campus, just minutes away from the UK’s second largest city and Europe’s youngest.
  • You’ll discover Birmingham as a dynamic and diverse city, known for its eye-catching architecture, friendly people and vibrant culture.

Fees and Funding

  • Students applying to the University of Birmingham must be able to pay tuition fees ranging from 18,000-24,000 GBP per year.

English Language

  • Students require an IELTS score of 6.0 / 6.5 for most Undergraduate and 6.5 for most Postgraduate.