UniHomes guide to
Birmingham
Birmingham is the second-biggest city in the UK, filled with all sorts of of things to do.
The prestigious University of Birmingham is an old red brick university and one of the best in the UK.
Aston university is a major university that dates back to the 1800s.
Birmingham City University has an ultra-modern campus that sits in the dead centre of Birmingham.
Birmingham's shopping district is overlooked by the Rotunda tower.
The Bullring shopping centre is an eye-grabbing piece of architecture with a huge shopping mall inside.
Uni Life in Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK and a fantastic place for students to live and study. 80,000 undergraduate students flock to the city each year thanks to the three universities - University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University and Aston University. With so many different bars, restaurants, shops, parks, and other things to do, it's near-impossible to get bored in Birmingham.
The city centre is stocked with all kinds of student accommodation, but there are lots of student-friendly suburbs as well. Digbeth is perfectly located for students at Birmingham City Uni and Aston, whereas University of Birmingham students often congregate in Edgbaston and Harbourne. These two areas are also right by the city's most popular student hotspot - the bustling Bristol Road.
Here in the Birmingham City Guide, we'll deep-dive into all the things you need to know about living and studying in Britain's Second City.
Key reasons to study in Birmingham
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1Massive student population
With three major universities and over 80,000 students in Birmingham at any time, you won't be short of friends in the Second City. There's a comprehensive selection of courses and student accommodation of all shapes and sizes, with 1 and 2 bedroom flats in the city centre and larger student houses to the south and east of the city centre. Look for places in Selly Oak, Digbeth and Harborne if you want to find the best student homes.
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2Range of quality nightlife
Birmingham is a huge city with an incredible nightlife. While you can find clubs all over the city, students often cite Pryzym and Rosie's as their favourite student spots. Snobs Nightclub is the place to be on a Wednesday and is a favourite among students, with
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3Shopper's paradise
The city centre of Birmingham is a huge expanse with virtually every shop imaginable. Much of the best shopping is inside the eye-catching Bullring building, which is a shopping centre replete with every kind of store imaginable. Birmingham is also famed for having the world's biggest Primark on High Street!
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4Big city life
Many students think of Birmingham as a London-sized city but with more affordable living costs. This multicultural city has a vibrant community feel, an abundance of green spaces, such as Sunset and Moonlit Park, Edgbaston Park and Summerfield Park. There are many different 'quarters' in the city as well for those who fancy something different; you can get a cheap meal in Chinatown, have a wild night out in the Gay Village or stop by the Jewellery Quarter for a fancy cocktail.
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5Centre of everything
You can find people from all four corners of the UK in Birmingham. Not only is it nestled in the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, surrounded by Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Solihull, it's also practically in the dead centre of England itself. Birmingham is therefore easily accessible from most areas of the country, which is why you can find people from all over the country making it their home.
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Universities in Birmingham
Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University (BCU) is home to around 26,000 students from over 100 countries. A former art college, it was ranked 501 in World University Rankings by the Times Higher Education rankings and has a fast-growing reputation for excellent higher education.
University of Birmingham
A prestigious red brick, the University of Birmingham is a member of the Russell Group and one of the UK's top 20 universities. You can find it in the south west of the city, near the district of Edgbaston. It is famed for its world-leading research, with the campus surrounding the iconic Old Joe clock tower.
Aston University
As the name implies, Aston University is in the inner city suburb of Aston and is a hugely popular choice of university for students. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 has given 79% of Aston University's research a 'internationally excellent' or 'world leading' rating.
