university of Birmingham, details of Birmingham university
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Birmingham
University ranking
- 2010 27
- 2009 24
- 2008 =31
- Founded in 1900, Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century.
- Birmingham was the first independent civic university built on a campus model, the first with a Medical School, a Business School, a purpose built students’ union, and a women's halls of residence.
- Birmingham is at the heart of the country's road and rail networks, with an international airport with flights to many worldwide destinations.
- Located just far enough from the city centre to enjoy the benefits of campus life, but close enough to access all the amenities of one of the UK's largest cities.
- Our Edgbaston campus is green and spacious, with all the amenities of a small town on its 101-hectare (250-acre site), including the university’s own train station.
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- A range of university accommodation, from catered halls of residence to self-catering apartments, all close to the campus.
- All first year students are guaranteed a place in halls of residence in the first year if they meet a number of requirements.
- Lots of private accommodation within easy reach of the university. The Housing Services team helps students to find places.
- More information on accommodation at the University of Birmingham is available here.
