
Undergraduate study

Why Birmingham?
Our high-quality teaching and supervision here at Birmingham will help you take your knowledge, skills and career to the next level. Here, you'll be engaged, motivated and challenged, and become a part of our diverse and inclusive community. This is your time. This is your place.
- We are the leading university targeted by graduate employers in the UK (High Fliers Graduate Market in 2025)
- Our local, national and international employer connections will help you develop your skills while studying
- We are a Russell Group research university, ranked at 76 in the top 100 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)

Looking to start your studies in January 2026?
Explore courses for January 2026We have a variety of programmes available at both of our UK and Dubai campuses if you are looking to start your studies in January. Explore our offering of integrated foundation programmes below.

Undergraduate subject areas
Discover our undergraduate courses across a broad range of subject areas at the University of Birmingham.

How to apply for an undergraduate course
How to apply for an undergraduate course at the University of Birmingham and how to write a great personal statement

Undergraduate fees and funding
Discover the loans and grants available from the government and other providers; plus the scholarships available at the University.

Undergraduate Open Days
Visit our campus on an undergraduate Open Day and discover why our students love to study here.

Built in Birmingham. Forged for the future.
Study at the University most targeted by leading employers in 2025. Gain the skills you need with careers support from Birmingham.

Student experience
Discover the student experience at Birmingham and why students love studying and living here.

Flexible programmes to suit you
Explore our flexible programmesNot sure what you want to study?
Explore your options for combining subjects and shape your degree around your interests, whilst developing key skills for the world of work.
All the space you need

The Aston Webb building, where our graduation ceremonies take place in the Great Hall

Our famous clock tower is fondly known as 'Old Joe'

Our Main Library has a range of facilities to suit your learning style

Undergraduate student and alumni stories
Explore undergraduate storiesExplore undergraduate student and alumni content that dives into student life, our vibrant city and campus, and offer real tips and insights. We have a wide variety of blogs and profiles to read through.
You know that feeling when something just clicks? That was me with the University of Birmingham. I still remember the exact moment - driving past campus with my mum, windows down, sun shining, and that first glimpse of the iconic red-brick buildings. Coming up from Wales, I had no idea what to expect… but wow, was I in for a surprise.

Schools and colleges
Explore the many ways we work with pupils and school staff in local and national schools and colleges.
Find out moreWe run a wide range of programmes, events, resources, and opportunities to encourage participation and engagement with university study. We support students from primary education to post-16 to promote the variety of pathways to university study.

Virtual tour
Explore our vibrant campus, where cutting-edge facilities meet a rich history with our virtual tour.

Student accommodation
Start your student journey off right. Find your home from home at Birmingham.

Undergraduate course offer calculator
Use our offer calculator to find out if you're likely to receive an offer to study with us.

Request a prospectus
Download or order a prospectus for an introduction to studying with us.
