University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham received its royal charter in 1900, making it one of the original “red brick” civic universities established in England’s major industrial cities. It is a founding member of the Russell Group and offers a broad range of courses across the sciences, engineering, business, and humanities. The university grew alongside the city itself and retains close ties to the region’s industrial and commercial heritage.

Why students choose Birmingham

• A founding Russell Group member with a broad academic offering.
• Long-standing strength in engineering, business, and the sciences.
• Large, self-contained campus with extensive green space.
• Located in England’s second-largest city, with strong transport links nationally.
• Active students’ union and wide range of clubs and societies.

Campus and location

The main Edgbaston campus lies a few miles south of Birmingham city centre and is known for its parkland setting and clock tower landmark, Old Joe.

What students say

Students commonly describe Birmingham as a welcoming and inclusive place to study, with dedicated international student support covering everything from visas to everyday settling-in questions. A recurring theme is appreciation for the range of well-regarded programmes, particularly in business, engineering, computer science, and law. Reviews also tend to highlight the self-contained campus and active students’ union as strong points for day-to-day student life.

Official website: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk

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