University of Birmingham
URN: 133784 • Birmingham B15 2TT
Overview
- Name
- University of Birmingham
- URN
- 133784
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Eastwood (since 2025) , Vice-Chancellor and Principal
- Telephone
- 01214143344
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chancellors Court, Birmingham B15 2TT
Summary
The University of Birmingham is a prominent higher education institution located in Edgbaston, Birmingham. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a strong emphasis on research and academic excellence. Recently, the university has been recognised as Highly Commended University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2026, reflecting its commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience.
The campus is designed to foster a vibrant student community, featuring a mix of historic and modern facilities set within green surroundings. Students benefit from a supportive environment that includes expert teams for academic assistance, mental health support, and peer mentoring, ensuring that help is readily available from the outset.
Birmingham's cosmopolitan city offers a rich cultural backdrop for students, with numerous social events, research showcases, and opportunities for personal development. The university encourages students to engage with the local community, enhancing their overall university experience while preparing them for future careers.
The campus is designed to foster a vibrant student community, featuring a mix of historic and modern facilities set within green surroundings. Students benefit from a supportive environment that includes expert teams for academic assistance, mental health support, and peer mentoring, ensuring that help is readily available from the outset.
Birmingham's cosmopolitan city offers a rich cultural backdrop for students, with numerous social events, research showcases, and opportunities for personal development. The university encourages students to engage with the local community, enhancing their overall university experience while preparing them for future careers.
Useful links
- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lambs Christian School (73.2)
- Brays School (69.8)
- Hamd House School (69.6)
- Wilson Stuart School (68.7)
- Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (66.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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