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The Birmingham experience is a vibrant diverse learning community that is not just talented, but constantly inquisitve. Professor of Public Policy, Sir Michale Lyons

Inside the University

From 1900 to the present day, we’ve been leading the way in research and education, making ground-breaking progress in areas that span industries such as gene structure, medicine, space research and communications.


We were the first university to:
  • Accept students from all religions and backgrounds on a completely equal basis
  • Build on a campus model
  • Incorporate a medical school
  • Create a purpose built students’ union
  • Provide a sporting option for all students in the interests of promoting health and well-being

Birmingham ranks 5th in the UK for research excellence; in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise in 2001, seven areas of Birmingham’s research achieved the six star rating – a rating only given to studies of significant international importance.

Excellent sporting facilities, a busy calendar of social events and a global reputation for teaching makes Birmingham a great place to study – and we’re proud of the calibre of our academic community.