Welcome
Welcome to Brum!
Welcome 2026 began on Monday 21 September, marking the start of your academic induction and orientation to the University. Teaching for the 2026/27 academic year will began on Monday 28 September.
Welcome Week may be over, but we're still here to help you settle in and get started. These pages contain useful information to help you throughout your first year.
Welcome 2027
Our January 2027 Welcome is in the planning - check back for updates later this year.
Planning to join us in September 2027? Arrivals Weekend (the main moving-in period for new students) will take place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September 2027, with Welcome Week beginning on Monday 20 September. Teaching for the 2027/28 academic year will begin on Monday 27 September 2027.
Check out our Welcome Timeline to help you understand what will happen between now and September. We'll keep updating it regularly to help you stay informed and feel ready.
Essential tasks
First things first, tick off these essential tasks before you arrive.
Your next steps
Download the MyUoB app, access your email, and get ready to start your studies.
Plan your Welcome experience
Travel and getting to campus
It's time to plan your journey to Birmingham.
What's on in Welcome
Find out what's happening across Welcome at Birmingham.
Your new student life
Your first year is an exciting time - we're here to support you.
Don't forget to follow our socials (@unibirmingham) or subscribe to our UoB Student Services YouTube channel to hear more from our Student Content Shapers and get a feel for student life.
Ready for your Welcome journey?
Parents and carers of new students
We know that for many new students, their parents/carers and family play an important role in their transition to University. We've pulled together some information to help you support your new student and understand what to expect, whether they will be commuting to campus or living in accommodation.