Welcome to The Link
The Link, 65-77 Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JJ
Situated between Summer Row and McIntyre House, The Link is the new home for many of the University's support services and staff departments.
Located at the end of Charlotte Street nearest to Summer Row, The Link is just a few minutes’ walk from all our city centre campuses, providing a brand new base for students and staff at the heart of the University. The building features a bright modern design with services spread across eight floors. Each department's floor includes a welcome area with a reception desk and seating, as well as open plan offices and meeting rooms.
The Link is also the new location for the University Library and Academic Skills Centre (ASC). Spread over the top three floors, the facility features group study areas, workspace pods, PCs and ASC tutorial rooms, as well as a helpdesk, self-service kiosks and subject librarian office.
The Link is the building that houses all of University College Birmingham's administrative services
It opened in January 2020 and, across seven floors, it houses the Main Library, Academic Skills Centre, Academic Registry, including Exams, Attendance and Bursary services, Finance and Information Services Unit and Student Services, including the Counsellors and Health & Wellbeing team, the Resource Centre and space with PCs for silent study.
The following departments are based within The Link:
- Lower Ground Estates and Reprographics
- Ground Floor Student Services, Wellbeing and Mentoring Team
- First Floor Finance
- Second Floor Marketing, Admissions and International Centre
- Third Floor Academic Registry, Attendance Team and the Examinations Unit
- Fourth Floor Library
- Fifth Floor Library and Study Areas
- Sixth Floor Library, Academic Skills Centre and Quiet Study Areas
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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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Health and wellbeing
We know good health and wellbeing are essential for you to enjoy your university experience and study effectively. Our dedicated team are here to help you.
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Facilities
Supported by a £200 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class.
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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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Open days
Come and visit us on one of our open days, where you can find out more about our courses, our facilities and speak to current students and staff.
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Courses
University College Birmingham is home to 7,500 students on a wide range of programmes, from apprenticeships and college courses to degrees and postgraduate qualifications.
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International students
Join our global community of more than 1,400 students from over 60 countries. Our international team will help make your application and arrival as smooth as possible.
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