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We encourage and empower people to turn ingenuity into reality and make important things happen.

Study at a world-leading university

At Birmingham, we encourage bold, independent thinking and offer a high-quality academic experience to stretch and challenge you. By studying with us, you will be an active part of a diverse university community as you pursue your own interests and develop the career path that's right for you.

Undergraduate study

Explore over 350 different courses and find out what it's like to live and learn in Birmingham.

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Postgraduate taught study

Discover over 600 postgraduate taught courses.

Postgraduate research

Discover our wide range of research areas and degree programmes.

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Online study

Explore a range of high quality courses delivered at a time and place to suit you.

Short courses

Discover our ever-expanding offering of flexible short courses.

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Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Combine classroom teaching with work experience and find your Higher and Degree Apprenticeship.

Our green and spacious campus

Discover yourself at a green and spacious campus university just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the UK's diverse and vibrant second city. The eyes of the world will be on Birmingham in 2022 when we host the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Birmingham students will tell you that campus is special and from the moment you see it you'll see what they mean.
Birmingham Council House in the city centre
The city centre has a vibrant, diverse atmosphere with something to suit all tastes.
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The University is a centre of culture for the region. From museums and galleries to concert halls and a botanic garden, our campus is brimming with things to do.
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Stroll along the city's canal paths or take a break in one of the city centre's many bars and restaurants.
Cathedral Square, Birmingham City Centre
Birmingham is one of the UK’s greenest cities with more than 550 parks and open spaces to relax in.

Meet our students

The best people to tell you what it’s really like to live and learn at Birmingham are our students. Discover more about what life is really like at Birmingham, check out their blogs and explore what life could be like when you choose Birmingham.

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