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University of Birmingham

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world rank  117

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Founded in 1900, the University of Birmingham is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Birmingham (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), West Midlands. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Birmingham (BHAM) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Birmingham (BHAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 123-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BHAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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Control

public
Control Type

Entity

non-profit
Entity Type

Size

very large-sized
Total Enrollment

Selectivity

not reported
Acceptance rate

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University Identity

Name
Acronym BHAM
Founded 1900 Origins date back to 1828
Motto Per Ardua ad Alta
Through hard work, great heights are achieved
Colours Blue, gold and red

University Location

Address Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT West Midlands
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (121) 414 3344
Fax +44 (121) 414 3971

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Study Areas and Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities?

Generalist universities offer a broad range of subjects and courses that allow students to explore different fields of study, or study areas, before choosing a major. They also provide students with a well-rounded education that can be applied to many different careers. On the other hand, specialized universities focus on a specific field of study and offer more in-depth courses and training in that field. This can be beneficial for students who know exactly what they want to do and want to gain specialized knowledge and skills in their chosen field.
Most higher education institutions offer a range of degree levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate degrees. However, some universities may offer more degree levels than others. In particular, larger-sized universities usually offer a wider selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degree types and levels.


Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

The following uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This uniRank table aims to help quickly identify the University of Birmingham's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and courses

Introduction

What are University programs and courses?

University programs and courses are academic programs of study offered by universities, colleges and other higher education institutions. These programs and courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a particular field of study or career. In many countries, the terms "university courses" and "university programs" are used interchangeably whereas in the US university programs usually consist of a set of required courses that cover the fundamental concepts and principles of a field of study, as well as a selection of elective courses that allow students to specialize in a particular area of interest.


Programs and courses

uniRank publishes the following list of University of Birmingham 's programs and courses or, if not available, the main fields of study for each level and type of degree offered; feel free to submit any missing course or program.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Accounting and Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Ancient and Medieval History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Ancient History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Anthropology and African Studies BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Applied Golf Management Studies with International Year FT BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Archaeology and Ancient History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Archaeology and Ancient History and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Artificial Intelligence/Computer Science with an Industrial Year BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry (Genetics) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry with International Year BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences (Genetics) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences with International Year BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management (with Year in Industry) BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management with Communications BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management with Communications and Year in Industry BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management with Marketing BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Management with Marketing and Year in Industry BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with a Modern Language BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Business Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Sustainability BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil and Railway Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Classical Literature and Civilisation BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Classical Literature and Civilisation and Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Classics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with an Industrial Year BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Study Abroad BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Criminology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Criminology with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) - Dentistry BDS Hons, 5 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Digital Media and Communications BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Drama and English Literature BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Drama and Theatre Arts BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics and Politics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics with German BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics with Spanish BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Education BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Education and Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Railway Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Industrial Year BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Language BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Language and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Language and Literature BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Language and Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature and Classical Literature and Civilisation BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature and Creative Writing BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature and Film BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature and History of Art BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature and Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature with Digital Media and Communications BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature with Shakespeare Studies BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Environmental and Engineering Geoscience BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Environmental Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Environmental Science with Professional Placement Abroad BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Environmental Science with Year Abroad BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Film and Creative Writing BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Geography BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geography BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geography and Urban & Regional Planning with Year Abroad BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geography and Urban and Regional Planning BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Geography with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geography with Year Abroad BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geology and Physical Geography BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Global Environmental Change and Sustainability BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Global Environmental Change and Sustainability with Year Abroad BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and History of Art BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and Theology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History of Art BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Human Neuroscience BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Human Sciences BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business with Communications BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business with Language BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Development and Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Development and Politics with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - International Law and Globalisation LLB Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations and Development BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations and Development with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations with Economics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations with Economics with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations with French BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations with German BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations with Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law LLB Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law with Business Studies LLB Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law with Criminology LLB Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law with French Law LLB Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law with German Law LLB Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Liberal Arts and Sciences BA/BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Materials Science and Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematical Economics and Statistics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Computer Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Computer Science with an Industrial Year BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Mathematics and Music BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Mathematics and Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with a Year in Industry BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Business Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with International Year BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Study in Continental Europe BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Year BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with Industrial Year BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Medical Biochemistry BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) - Medicine MBChB Hons, 5 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages and English Language BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages and English Literature BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages and History BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages and History of Art BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages and Music BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages with Business Management BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Money, Banking and Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Music (Hons) - Music BMus Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Nuclear Science and Materials BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) - Nursing (Adult) BNurs Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) - Nursing (Child) BNurs Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) - Nursing (Mental Health) BNurs Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Palaeontology and Geology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Philosophy and Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics (with International Study) BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics and Astrophysics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics and Astrophysics (International Study) BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics with Data Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Policy, Politics and Economics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Policy, Politics and Economics with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and International Relations BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and International Relations with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and Philosophy with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and Social Policy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and Social Policy with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics Religion and Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Psychology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Psychology and Religion BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Psychology in Education BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Psychology with Year Abroad BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Russian Studies and International Relations BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Anthropology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Anthropology and Archaeology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Anthropology and Classical Literature and Civilisation BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Anthropology and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Anthropology and Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Policy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Policy and Criminology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Policy and Criminology with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Policy and Sociology with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Policy with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Social Work BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Sociology and Criminology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Sociology and Criminology with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Sociology and Social Policy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Sociology with Year Abroad BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Theology and Religion BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Theoretical Physics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry with Professional Placement MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences with Professional Placement MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Science MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering (with International and Industrial Study) MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering (with International Study) MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Chemistry MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with a Modern Language MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Business Management MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Industrial Experience MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Study Abroad MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Sustainability MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil and Railway Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering (International Study) MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering with industrial experience MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering with Industrial Year MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Computer Science MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Computer Science and Software Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Computer Science and Software Engineering with an Ind Yr MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with an Industrial Year MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Study Abroad MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Railway Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Industrial Year MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Environmental Science MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Geography MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Geography with an International Year MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Geology MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Geology and Physical Geography MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Geology and Physical Geography with an International Year MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Geology with an International Year MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Global Environmental Change and Sustainability MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Human Sciences MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Materials Science and Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Mathematics MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Computer Science MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year MSci Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Business Management MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Year MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering with Year Abroad MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering with Industrial Year MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Nuclear Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Nursing (Hons) - Nursing (Adult and Mental Health Dual Registration) MNurs Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Nursing (Hons) - Nursing (Adult) MNurs Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Nursing (Hons) - Nursing (Child and Mental Health Dual Registration) MNurs Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Nursing (Hons) - Nursing (Child) MNurs Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Nursing (Hons) - Nursing (Mental Health) MNurs Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Palaeontology and Geology MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Palaeontology and Geology with an International Year MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Pharmacy (Hons) - Pharmacy MPharm Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physics MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physics (International Study) MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physics and Astrophysics MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physics with Data Science MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Physiotherapy MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Psychology and Psychological Practice MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Theoretical Physics MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Yearly Tuition

    Introduction

    Yearly tuition refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study...

    However, the cost of yearly tuition can vary widely depending on the University of Birmingham's program of study, the specific type of degree, the student's residency status and other criteria. Moreover, tuition is just one component of the overall cost of attending university. Other expenses, such as room and board, textbooks and personal expenses can add significantly to the total cost of attendance and depends on the United Kingdom's cost of living.


    Yearly Tuition Range Matrix

    This uniRank Tuition Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students (local and international students) and 2 degree levels (undergraduate and postgraduate degrees) and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at the University of Birmingham.

    uniRank Tuition Range Matrix
    Undergraduate Postgraduate
    Local
    students
    10,000-12,499 US$
    (9,110-11,390 Euro)
    5,000-7,499 US$
    (4,555-6,830 Euro)
    International
    students
    17,500-19,999 US$
    (15,950-18,225 Euro)
    12,500-14,999 US$
    (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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    Admissions Info

    Introduction

    Admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer...

    Admission policies may change by country, type of higher education institution and the specific programs or majors offered by the institution. Prospective students should carefully review the admission policies and requirements of each institution they are considering to determine their eligibility and, if the institution is selective and does not have an open admission policy, prepare a strong application.


    Admission Info and stats

    uniRank publishes below an overview of the most important information about the University of Birmingham's admission policy and statistics.


    Admission Info

    uniRank publishes below some basic admission information for the University of Birmingham.

    Admission Gender

    This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


    Admission Selection

    Has the University of Birmingham a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


    Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

    University of Birmingham's acceptance rate range is not reported.


    International Admissions

    International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


    Admission Office Admission Office



    (121) 4158900


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    Size and Profile

    Introduction

    University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why...

    • Resources: a larger university may have more resources available to its students, including research facilities, libraries, and extracurricular activities. However, a smaller university may offer a more personalized experience and smaller class sizes.
    • Diversity: the size and profile of a university can impact the diversity of its student body, faculty and curriculum. Larger universities may attract more international students and offer a wider range of academic programs, while smaller universities may have a more homogenous population.
    • Networking: a larger university may offer more opportunities for networking and building connections with other students and professionals in your field, but smaller universities may offer a tighter-knit community and more personalized networking opportunities.
    • Quality of Education: a university with a lower student-staff ratio typically means that students will receive more personalized attention from their instructors. This can lead to more individualized instruction, more opportunities for feedback and guidance and a better learning experience overall.
    • Location: campus setting can have an impact on students' access to resources, cost of living, transportation, social life and safety.
    • Religious affiliation: while it may not be the most important factor for everyone, understanding the religious affiliation of a university can help students determine if it aligns with their personal beliefs and provide a unique academic and spiritual experience.

    Overall, the importance of university size and profile can vary depending on the student's individual goals, beliefs and priorities. It is important to consider these factors along with other important criteria, such as academic programs, location, cost and university culture.


    Size and Profile

    uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for the University of Birmingham.

    Student Enrollment

    University of Birmingham has a student enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 making it a very large-sized institution.


    Academic Staff

    This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).


    Control Type Control Type

    University of Birmingham is a public higher education institution.


    Entity Type

    University of Birmingham is a non-profit higher education institution.


    Academic Calendar

    This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


    Campus Setting Campus Setting

    This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


    Religious Affiliation

    The University of Birmingham does not have any religious affiliation.


    Facilities and Services

    Introduction

    What are University facilities and services and what facilities and services does the University of Birmingham offer?

    University facilities and services refer to the physical infrastructure and resources provided by a university to support its academic and research activities, as well as the well-being of its students, faculty and staff. Some examples of university facilities and services are classrooms and lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, housing, dining services, health services, sports and fitness facilities, financial aids, career or academic counseling services, technology and computing resources, distance learning and study abroad services.


    Facilities and Services

    uniRank provides below an overview of the facilities and services offered by the University of Birmingham.


    Library

    This institution has a physical Library for its students. Go to the University of Birmingham's Library


    Housing

    Not reported


    Sport Facilities

    This institution has sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


    Financial Aids

    Not reported


    Study Abroad

    This institution provides study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.


    Distance Learning

    Not reported


    Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

    Not reported


    Career Services Career Services

    Not reported


    Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

    This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.



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    Recognition and Accreditation

    Introduction

    There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system...

    • Institutional legal recognition: institutional legal recognition of a University refers to the formal recognition of the university's legal status by the government of a country. Legally recognized higher education institutions are chartered, registered and/or licensed by government bodies to be legal entities authorized to teach at the tertiary level.
    • Institutional accreditation: institutional accreditation is a type of additional quality assessment that evaluates the overall quality of an institution as a whole. Institutional accrediting bodies assess a University's overall mission, governance, leadership, faculty qualifications, student support services, financial stability and academic offering. Institutional accreditation is a concept that mainly exists in the US higher education system and a few other countries. So if you plan to study in the United States make sure that the University you choose is not only registered or licensed but officially accredited by a recognized accrediting body. In the US uniRank only includes accredited institutions.
    • Programmatic or specialized accreditation: programmatic or specialized accreditation, on the other hand, is a type of accreditation that evaluates and accredits specific academic programs within a University. Programmatic accreditation, granted by specialized national or international accrediting bodies, assesses the quality and rigor of a program's curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes and resources and is focused on ensuring that a specific program or course meets industry standards and requirements.

    uniRank provides, for each University, the name of the organization that has officially granted institutional legal recognition or accreditation. For some Universities uniRank also provides a list of programmatic or specialized accreditations that, however, might be not complete or up-to-date.


    Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

    The University of Birmingham is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Privy Council


    Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

    1900


    Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

    uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Birmingham 's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

    • Association for Nutrition (AfN)
    • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
    • Association of MBAs (AMBA)
    • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
    • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
    • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
    • British Psychological Society (BPS)
    • Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI)
    • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
    • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
    • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
    • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
    • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
    • CPA Australia
    • Department for Education (DfE)
    • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
    • General Medical Council (GMC)
    • General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
    • Geological Society
    • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
    • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
    • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
    • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
    • Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
    • Institute of Physics (IOP)
    • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
    • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
    • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
    • Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
    • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
    • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
    • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
    • Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
    • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
    • Society for Natural Sciences


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    Memberships and Affiliations

    Introduction

    University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons...

    • Collaboration and networking: they can provide opportunities for collaboration and networking with other universities, academic institutions and industry partners. This can lead to joint research projects, sharing of resources and expertise and collaborations on educational programs and initiatives.
    • Access to resources: they can provide access to a wide range of resources, including research facilities, academic journals and funding opportunities. This can be especially beneficial for smaller or less well-resourced universities, which may not have the same level of access to resources as larger and more established institutions.
    • Quality assurance: membership in professional or industry organizations can provide a level of quality assurance for Universities, ensuring that they meet certain standards and requirements in terms of academic programs, research and student support services. However, membership in an organization does not necessarily imply a formal accreditation or quality assurance process for the University's programs.
    • Recognition and reputation: membership in prestigious or exclusive organizations can enhance the reputation and recognition of a university, both locally and internationally. This can lead to increased visibility and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
    • Internationalization: memberships and affiliations can facilitate internationalization efforts, including student and faculty exchange programs, joint research initiatives and collaborations with international partners. This can help to broaden the global perspective of a university and provide opportunities for students and faculty to gain international experience and exposure.

    Overall, university memberships and affiliations can provide a range of benefits for Universities and its stakeholders (students, faculty and staff), including collaboration and networking opportunities, access to resources, quality assurance, recognition, reputation and internationalization.


    Affiliations and Memberships

    uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Birmingham 's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

    • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
    • European University Association (EUA)
    • Russell Group
    • Universitas 21 (U21)
    • Universities UK

    Academic Structure

    Introduction

    Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...

    • Colleges
    • Faculties
    • Schools
    • Institutes
    • Academies
    • Departments
    • Divisions
    • Centers

    Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.


    Academic Structure

    uniRank provides below a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Birmingham 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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    Social Media

    Introduction

    Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students?

    Here are some ways in which the official University of Birmingham's social media channels can help potential students to understand and assess this or any university:

    • Researching universities: social media can be a useful tool for researching universities that prospective students may be interested in attending. By following the University of Birmingham on social media, potential students can learn more about the university's culture, values, academic programs and campus life. They can also engage with current students and alumni to get a sense of their experiences and valuable perspectives from the inside.
    • Engagement with the University: social media allows the University of Birmingham to engage with prospective students by answering questions, sharing news and events and showcasing the university's offerings. Potential students can appraise how up-to-date and relevant is the content published through social media and how prompt and efficient the University of Birmingham is in answering their queries.

    Overall, social media can provide valuable insights to prospective students and other stakeholders into the University of Birmingham's profile and level of engagement.


    Social Media

    uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Birmingham's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


    Facebook Facebook

    University of Birmingham's Facebook page review University of Birmingham's official Facebook page

    Twitter Twitter

    University of Birmingham's Twitter page review University of Birmingham's official Twitter page

    YouTube YouTube

    University of Birmingham's YouTube channel review University of Birmingham's official YouTube channel

    Instagram Instagram

    University of Birmingham's Instagram page review University of Birmingham's official Instagram channel

    LinkedIn LinkedIn

    University of Birmingham's main LinkedIn profile

    TikTok TikTok

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    Wikipedia

    Video Presentation

    Not available; please submit an official general video presentation of this higher education institution.


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