The University's finances

A breakdown of the University of Birmingham's total income and expenditure: 

Total income: £749m

  • 1% Investments (£7m)
  • 1% Donations (£7m)
  • 9% Government grants (£64m)
  • 15% Other operating income (£109m)
  • 24% Research (£183m)
  • 51% Tuition fees (£379m)

Total expenditure: £684m

  • 2% Other (£17m)
  • 4% Residences (£26m)
  • 7% Administration (£49m)
  • 7% Running the campus (£47m)
  • 19% Library, campus life, staff and student support (£127m)
  • 16% Research grants (£112m)
  • 38% Academic Schools and Colleges (£258m)