Birmingham is welcoming
You’ll hear a lot about cities like Birmingham – what it’s like day-to-day and whether you’ll fit in. But ask anyone who actually lives in Birmingham, and you’ll hear something different.
This is one of Europe’s youngest and most diverse cities – a place where people arrive from all over the UK and the world and quickly find somewhere to call home.
People from Birmingham aren’t typically brash and loud; they’re more likely unassuming and reassuringly down-to-earth. That’s noticeable often in the small things – the conversation that starts over the coffee shop counter or over the fence to your neighbour.
There’s no typical student lifestyle for students who come to Birmingham. Whether you’re creative, academic, social, sporty, laid-back or something else entirely, in this city and at this university, you’ll find other people who ‘get’ you.
As a city built by inventors, engineers, artists and communities from all over the world, Birmingham is a city that consistently reinvents itself and has people from all walks of life.
I could tell Birmingham had a heartbeat not many other cities could compare to.
Welcoming you
Moving somewhere new feels like a big step and at Birmingham, we work with you to make sure you’re not stepping into the unknown when you arrive.
We’re a city that’s used to welcoming new people and we'll make sure you to have all the information you need to make your university decision a smooth one.
Finding your place in Birmingham
Welcoming, diverse and full of opportunity, Birmingham is a city where people from all backgrounds can feel at home. Discover the communities, culture and experiences that make Birmingham such an exciting place to live and study.
Come and see for yourself
Book on to an open day and make up your own mind about the UK's most underrated city.