Address and Location
Located in the heart of the UK, the University of Birmingham offers a friendly, small-town atmosphere on the doorstep of one of the country's most bustling cities. Facilities are spread over five campuses in the Edgbaston and Selly Oak areas of the city.
Background and History
Founded in 1900 by Joseph Chamberlain, the University of Birmingham has been testing bright minds for over a century. As the UK's first civic university, UoB led the way in welcoming students from all religious backgrounds. Now home to organisations including the Cadbury Research Library and Barber Institute of Fine Arts, the university has grown into one of the largest and best in the country.
Location and Accessibility
By Rail: The only UK university with its own station, the easiest way to reach UoB is by train. Most cross-country rail services stop at Birmingham New Street. From there, take the ten minute journey to University Station, which is five minutes' walk from the centre of campus.
By Road: The university campus is accessible from any direction.
When approaching via the M6, leave at Junction 6 (signposted Birmingham Central) and take the A38(M). Continue on and the university will appear on your right.
From the south west, leave the M5 at Junction 4 (signposted Birmingham SW) and join the A38 for 8 miles.
If entering the city from the M40, turn south on the M42 and leave at Junction 1, heading north on the A38. The university is located 8 miles ahead.
The university has three main car parks: North, South and Pritchatts Road. If visiting the university for an open day, note that spaces fill up quickly. You may want to consider using the Park & Ride service at King Edwards School playing fields.
Accessibility: The University of Birmingham is committed to promoting equality, diversity and fairness for all students. The university's Disability Support Service holds individual consultations to assess the needs of each student.
What's on Offer
BSc, MSc, MPhil, PhD, DBA, MSc, MBA
Entry Requirements
The University of Birmingham has high entry standards, with most courses requiring 400+ UCAS points. All candidates must be individually accepted by a course Admissions Tutor. In addition, the university requests that all students have at least GCSE English and Mathematics, both grade C or above.