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The pride of being a small, friendly university
In the heart of Birmingham
Industry standard facilities
Turning business ideas into reality
Welcoming students from all over the world
In the centre of the UK - so home is never too far away
Moss House opening 2019/20
Hands-on experience
2 minute walk to the Library of Birmingham
Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city and less than two hours from London, University College Birmingham (UCB) traces its roots back to the 1800s. It has four campuses – Summer Row, Richmond House, McIntyre House and the new Moss House.
Welcoming students from over 65 countries across Asia, America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East – it is truly an international university. Its two schools offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. Students at UCB can choose courses from a wide variety of subject areas including business, computing, culinary arts, hospitality, education, nursing, accounting and finance, health, physiotherapy, food and more.
Most of the undergraduate degrees at University College Birmingham are accredited by the top world--ranking University of Birmingham and University of Warwick.
Its degrees balance academic theory with practical experience, introducing students to the disciplines and techniques required for critical appraisal of complex data and industry practice, while giving them opportunities to work on real-life scenarios and ‘live’ projects with employers. The university’s strong collaborations with industry benefit students in learning the latest industrial trends, gaining practical exposure through industrial projects and internships. These industrial links open more career avenues.
There is also a specialised team of employability tutors based in hired@UCB to provide students with work placements and assist with careers advice and assistance.
Enhancing the student learning experience, UCB has invested GBP 100 million in its state-of-the-art facilities. The international admissions team assists students in matters such as visas, immigration, meet and greet from Birmingham Airport and induction and welcome information.
University College Birmingham fosters good relationships with industry, where partnerships support students with their career prospects. Links are with local, national and international businesses, so students can have access to expertise and develop the skills for success after graduating.
In collaboration with industry links, students can undertake plenty of work-integrated learning. Courses incorporate plenty of practical work, and are tailored to reflect the challenges that are faced in the professional world. Courses are vocational and help to improve students’ chance of entering into meaningful employment after studying.
University College Birmingham’s industry partners stay on top of the latest trends, and specialists often visit to speak about these trends and the challenges that are faced. The university is also acknowledged and endorsed by a number of top industry bodies.
To help students further, hired@UCB is the careers, employability and placements service. It has a team of specialist and qualified staff with the knowledge and experience to support students to recognise and build the skills needed to be successful in the world of work, not just during but after their studies. Enterprise Hive and the Birmingham Skills for Enterprise and Employability Network (BSEEN) nurtures and supports students in setting up their own businesses.
In 2020, the new Moss House campus is opening in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. It is part of a GBP 130 million capital expansion of University College Birmingham.
Moss House is a four-storey site for higher education, worth GBP 42 million. It consists of many exciting new features including exceptional teaching facilities, all designed to improve the overall student experience at the university.
These include a Health Skills and Simulation Suite for University College Birmingham’s health and social care students and for those studying nursing and physiotherapy degrees.
The hub features a six-bed hospital ward with simulation manikins, integrated filming and audio equipment for training and student assessment purposes, community care environment and a clinical skills teaching room.
Moss House also features outstanding facilities for students on sports-related degrees, as well as the new physiotherapy degree. These include a 35-metre indoor running track for speed and strength work, high performance and conditioning suite with training laboratory and the latest equipment in a state-of-the-art gym, from treadmills and strength to cardio.
Other new degree courses at University College Birmingham include Finance and Accounting BSc and MSc and Computing BSc, providing an excellent educational experience for students from lecturers who are leaders in their field.
13,20,038 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
15,82,779 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
3,77,757 Living costs
4,69,769 To live on campus
Prospective students applying to University College Birmingham will have to meet a number of requirements in order to begin their studies. Students are encouraged to view country specific pages for more details of specific entry requirements.
For all undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, students whose native language is not English are required to complete an English language proficiency test. For more information, please visit University College Birmingham’s English Language Requirements page.
Those who do not currently meet the required English language levels for their desired course can pursue one of the several English courses on offer. They can then reach the necessary level of language proficiency to begin their studies. Find out more about English Language Courses for EU and International Students.
Throughout the years, University College Birmingham has achieved a number of awards and has been recognised several times for its excellence in teaching. In 2019, the university once again won the People 1st Gold accreditation for delivering excellent hospitality training and qualifications and working well with employers.
Highly qualified and experienced professionals lead the teaching at UCB. Students learn in a range of environments: in large groups, small groups which include more discussion, group tutorials and personal tutorials. Students also have enough time allocated each week for personal study and lecture preparation.
Assessments can be in the form of coursework, practical assessments or written examinations. The university’s student portal Canvas provides plenty of learning resources which students can access 24/7.
University College Birmingham is made up of two schools that offer a range of courses for students at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The School of Business, Tourism and Creative Industries incorporates the Business School, Marketing and Finance, Hospitality and Tourism and Creative Services, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that are developed with industry and are enhanced by placements in the UK and abroad.
Students receive their training in top facilities, including a new cutting-edge Digital Creative Studio, an Aviation and Tourism Suite and a Financial Trading Suite, one of the largest in the UK.
Partnerships include the Institution of Travel of Tourism (UCB is a Centre of Excellence), Chartered Management Institute, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Business Graduate Association, offering students enhanced industry recognition and additional benefits.
The School of Health, Sport and Food incorporates the departments of Sport and Nutrition, Education, Social Care, Health and Birmingham College of Food, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that are industry-led and enable students to learn in top facilities, including an award-winning restaurant and Human Performance Centre.
This is complemented by hands-on placements in the UK and abroad. Partnerships include the Institute of Hospitality, Society of Sports Therapists, CIMSPA and the DMI, offering students enhanced industry recognition and additional benefits.
At University College Birmingham, the International team is always available to help international and EU students during their time before, during and after their studies. This service is free and both prospective and current students can take advantage of it.
The team provides personalised support to international students, and they understand the difficulties students can face when moving to a new country to study. The team is on-hand to help students settle in, understand a new culture, and ensure that everyone has a smooth and enjoyable educational experience.
Services include:
Additionally, the International team works with other departments at University College Birmingham to help support international students academically. This includes helping students access language support through the Centre for Academic Skills and English.