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University Guide - University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

Student Population : 17783

Ranking : Times League : 22

Gender : 43% Male, 57% Female

UCAS Code : B32

International Students : 0%

Fees : £3,225

Location : Birmingham

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University Information

Established in 1900, The University of Birmingham was the first redbrick university to receive its Royal Charter. The University is located in a green leafy campus within the suburb of Edgbaston. The campus comes equipped with bars, cafes, shops, a hair salon, a concert hall, banks, an art gallery, a medical practice, a nursery and even its own train station.

Accommodation

Guaranteed for first-years. Rent starts from £78 to £125 a week.

Facilities

The university's library is one of the largest academic libraries in the country. It houses over two and a half million books and has excellent computing and study facilities. The University also has an art gallery that houses paintings by Monet and Picasso.

Sports Facilities

The sports facilities are top of the range and are home to a gym, squash courts, swimming pool, sports halls and various other facilities.

Transport

There are good transport links in Birmingham.

Student Life

On campus, there's the Guild, with Joe's Bar and the Underground. Joe's bar hosts VIT on a Tuesday and Fab 'n' Fresh on Saturdays. Outside of campus there are a range of pubs and in central Birmingham there are numerous student nights in places such as Risa, Oceana and The Custard Factory.

Campus Life

As one of the most popular universities in the UK, students seem very satisfied with the environment. Birmingham is committed to providing support to all their students.

University Location

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT

0121 415 8900