Key reasons to study in Birmingham

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  Massive 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 studios and two-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 to enhance your Birmingham student life.

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  Big 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, plenty of study spaces, and 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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  Shopper's paradise

  University of Birmingham student life offers an extensive shopping experience. Much of the best shopping is inside the eye-catching Bullring in the city centre of Birmingham, which is a shopping centre replete with every kind of shop imaginable. Birmingham is also famed for having the world's biggest Primark on High Street! 

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  A range of quality nightlife

  Student life in Birmingham is renowned in the UK for its incredible nightlife. While you can find clubs all over the city, students often cite Rosies and Tunnel Club as their favourite student spots. Snobs is the place to be on a Wednesday and is a favourite among students, with special drinks deals and themed events, which always keep things interesting.

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  Centre 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, including London, which is why you can find people from all over the country making it their home.

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  Vibrant food scene

  Grand Central Kitchen provides breakfast bliss in Birmingham with options ranging from full English breakfasts to filling baguettes (your hangover will thank us later). Kimchi is a solid option for anyone living in Selly Oak wanting to try authentic Korean flavours, while BA-HA is the perfect spot for vegans wanting to enjoy guilt-free delicacies. Foodies should also try out Thai food at Sabai Sabai and Indian cuisine at Hen & Chickens.

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