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University of Birmingham

(3.9)
234 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
36
13
22

Overview

University of Birmingham information
Level of study
Undergraduate 67%Postgraduate 33%
Mode of study
Full-time 0%Part-time 0%
Gender ratio
Female 0%Male 0%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 0%UK 0%
Number of students
36,835
Source: HESA
About University of Birmingham

UCAS Code: B32

The University of Birmingham offers a dynamic student experience in the UK’s lively second city. With over 300 societies, 57 sports clubs, and career-focused courses, students have the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop a range of skills and make friends for life. Our dedicated support services, accommodation options, and a welcoming campus offer students a positive environment. Birmingham’s diverse community and great transport links make it an exciting place to live.

Source: University of Birmingham
Tuition fees at University of Birmingham
  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£25.2k

Average graduate salary

89%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

91%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Birmingham

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Birmingham

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Here are University of Birmingham's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

192-200 UCAS points

Physics and Astrophysics (International Study)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with time abroad 2025

Main Site

192-200 UCAS points

Physics with Particle Physics & Cosmology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

192-200 UCAS points

Physics (International Study)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with time abroad 2025

Main Site

192-200 UCAS points

Chemical Engineering (International Study)

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time with time abroad 2025

Main Site

192-200 UCAS points

Chemical Engineering with International and Industrial Study

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich with time abroad 2025

Main Site

192-200 UCAS points

Chemical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

192-200 UCAS points

Physics and Astrophysics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

192-200 UCAS points

Physics with Medical Physics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

192-200 UCAS points

Physics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

192-200 UCAS points

Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

160 UCAS points

Physics with Data Science

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

160 UCAS points

Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

160 UCAS points

Theoretical Physics

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Physics

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Mathematics and Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Computer Science with a Year in Industry

Msci (Hon) 5 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Computer Science with a Year in Industry

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year

Msci (Hon) 5 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Physics and Astrophysics

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

University of Birmingham reviews & discussions

(3.9)
Based on 234 reviews from University of Birmingham's students and alumni
5 star
28%
4 star
40%
3 star
25%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 52 reviews

1st year student

overall, the facilities are amazing and modern, especially the library and sports and fitness centre. there are only a few buildings and lecture theatres that are run-down. The first year accommodation at the Vale is excellent, I would highly recommend Student living plus- the food and flexibility i...

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Liberal Arts and Sciences is amazing. Itu2019s amazing to be able to learn about all of my favourite subjects at the same depth as people on that course while learning to combine it with subjects that have no relationship!

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

Always very thought provoking and engages with everyday topics and global issues. Always keeps you interested, you will never get bored. However, there is a lot of reading and the majority of resources are online so it can be quite a strain on the eyes. There is also not a great deal of contact hour...

(4)

1 year ago

3rd year student

My course is equally split between language and literature. However they donu2019t include all the basics you need to do your course. Iu2019m in my final year having never written a literature review. They also in first year prioritised module such as reading English and English in the world that...

(2)

1 year ago

2nd year student

The timetable for my course is well structured. It gives us students enough time to study and review other modules that we have during the week. The quality of teaching is also good however can be better in terms of content being provided. I wish there were more seminars for my course modules in my...

(3)

1 year ago

1st year student

Content is interesting, however there is limited support and lectures are often not engaging

(4)

1 year ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate University of Birmingham on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

82%

Nightlife

high

65%

Political

high

63%

Creative

med

80%

Sporty

high

83%

Student Union

high

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

75%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

75%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

74%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

62%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

73%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

71%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

86%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

76%

med

How well organised is your course?

75%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

84%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

59%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

72%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

66%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

83%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

55%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

79%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

88%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

63%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

69%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

67%

low

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