One of the best in the region and top 25 in the UK
When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. Students were asked to rate their university experience for the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), considering what shaped their time at university, and we were enormously proud to win awards that put us up top in the West Midlands.
We received bronze in the regional student support category and silver for our postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice. We are also in the top 25 universities in the UK for our student support, facilities, career prospects, lecturers and teaching quality, international and postgraduate. This adds up to a hat-trick of years where we have won awards, including winning UK University of the Year in 2022 and silver in the category in 2023.
Top 25 university in the UK
This looks at students’ pride in their institution and their sense of belonging. While rating the whole university experience, it examines every part of the student’s journey and their growth while at the University.
Being ranked in the top 25 is testament to our continued commitment to delivering enhanced prospects for students and addressing the regional skills gap alongside our partner, the University of Warwick. We have invested £160 million in state-of-the-art campuses and industry-leading facilities that ensure our students receive a world-class curriculum.
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Second in the region for postgraduates
We are proud to be ranked second in the region for postgraduate students. Cementing this, we had stellar results from entirely student-based feedback metrics that placed us first out of 101 higher education institutions for postgraduate student support and resources in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), the largest survey of its kind in higher education.
Postgraduate students also rated the University 4th in overall student satisfaction, as well as top 10 in every category out of all institutions.
Winning silver demonstrates the excellent standards of the University’s postgraduate courses and commitment to an exceptional student experience, from our highly-specialised masters to our designated postgraduate accommodation facilities.
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Top three in the region for student support
Creating a positive environment for its students is paramount to University College Birmingham, which offers an enhanced student support hub with one-to-one tailored support services.
From our amazing teaching staff to our Centre for Academic Skills and English, which provides students with essential skills, to dedicated disability support through to our compassionate health and wellbeing team, the University is proud to be able to strengthen students’ experience and be recognised as one of the best for student support in the region.
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"We are very proud to be one of the very best universities in the West Midlands, where many of our students come from and thrive in our inclusive, diverse community. It is a fantastic achievement as this is voted for by students themselves. I would like to thank all our students and staff for showing such commitment to excelling and developing our region's skilled workforce."
Award-winning year on year
We are extremely proud of our departments and students that come together at University College Birmingham and help create our unique student experience. With each passing year, our students and departments outdo themselves, winning awards in their respective industries, both for the University and themselves. Below are just a selection of some of the latest awards and nominations our students and the University have received:
Shortlisted for best nursing student experience and education provider
University College Birmingham has once again been shortlisted in the national Student Nursing Times Awards for Best Stud…
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University wins national hospitality and catering apprenticeships award
University College Birmingham took home the Hospitality and Catering Provider of the Year award at the nationally recog…
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First Michelin Star for Solihull restaurant run by College of Food graduate
An acclaimed local restaurant run by a University College Birmingham graduate has been honoured with its first Mich…
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Stellar scores across the board in leading postgraduate student experience survey
Postgraduate students have given University College Birmingham an overwhelming thumbs-up in a major survey of…
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University awarded four-star QS rating as facilities and inclusiveness bag top scores
University College Birmingham has been awarded four stars by a leading ratings provider evaluating hundre…
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Youth skills app earns Future Faces award nomination for graduate Ioana
A University College Birmingham graduate is in line for an award after launching an app to help provide diverse learnin…
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University restaurant best for business networking in Midlands hospitality awards
Our award-winning Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food is officially the best place in the Midlands for…
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Disabled Students Society wins national award for being “pillar of support”
The society, which is part of the University’s Guild of Students, has won the Committee Excellence Award at the 2…
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Ex-student Dan dubbed ‘star in the making’ after scooping MasterChef title
He's been crowned the latest MasterChef champion and been described as a 'star in the making' – and it all began at…
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Universities partnership to boost career opportunities leads to award nomination
A project between hired@UCB and careers services at two other Birmingham universities to boost higher level em…
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"Authentic" hospital placement wins at Student Nursing Times Awards
An "authentic" hospital placement opportunity available to University College Birmingham nursing and physiotherapy students…
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“World-class” Moss House wins award as one of the best buildings in region
Moss House – University College Birmingham’s newest campus building – has been recognised by the prestigious Royal I…
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British Judo award caps stellar year for medal-winning Max
A budding British judo star studying at University College Birmingham has capped off a fantastic year of achievement by scooping a n…
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Students take Zest Quest Asia podium – and crowned sustainability champs
A trio of student chefs are off on an incredible educational trip abroad after being hailed overall runners up in a na…
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More to offer
Many of our undergraduate courses are accredited by our partner, the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university ranked 8th in the UK by The Guardian 2023 league table. These awards give a strong message to our students on just how seriously we take the quality of their teaching experience. We will continue to work with our students, staff and parents to develop our student offering year on year.
Our range of courses will help you learn the essential skills and knowledge for your future.
Make the first step
We believe the best way to experience University College Birmingham is by visiting one of our undergraduate open days, where you will get to meet subject lecturers and view our first-class facilities for yourself.
But there is so much more to discover about our student experience – and you can do so right now online. Use the links in the sections below to find out more about the different departments that come together to make student life at University College Birmingham the award-winning experience that it is.
When you've discovered more about us – and are ready to take the next step – you can register to attend an open day, or apply for your preferred course.
Request a prospectus
If you are looking to learn more about our courses, please request a copy of our prospectus.
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Student support
Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing or other areas, our range of dedicated support services are here for you.
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How to apply
Learn more on how to apply for a college, undergraduate or postgraduate course at University College Birmingham.
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Student life
Discover more about our University and living in Birmingham – all you need to know about our accommodation, Guild of Students and what life is like in our vibrant city.
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University of Warwick accreditation
From January 2022, a wide range of our courses, as well as some higher level apprenticeships, will be accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick.
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Accommodation
Our halls of accommodation, The Maltings, is located at the heart of Birmingham, close to our campuses and a wealth of shops, restaurants and bars.
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Fees and funding
Whether you need advice on childcare, bursaries, scholarships or free meals, we have people who can help.
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