University College Birmingham
URN: 133785 • Birmingham B3 1JB
Overview
- Name
- University College Birmingham
- URN
- 133785
- 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
- Michael Harkin (since 2025) , Deputy-Vice Chancellor
- Telephone
- 01216041000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JB
Summary
University College Birmingham (UCB) is a higher education institution located in the heart of Birmingham, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The college prides itself on its strong connections with over 1,000 employers, facilitating around 1,600 placements annually, which enhances students' real-world experience and employability. UCB's commitment to practical learning is evident through collaborations with industry professionals, guest speakers, and masterclasses.
The college has invested £200 million in state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring students have access to world-class resources. UCB guarantees accommodation for all new students, providing a supportive environment for their academic journey. The institution also places a strong emphasis on sustainability, actively working to reduce carbon emissions and waste across its campus and curriculum.
UCB is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community where students from various backgrounds can thrive. With a focus on student support, the college offers financial assistance, such as a £5,000 cash grant for full-time UK undergraduates starting in September 2025, aimed at alleviating financial pressures. This ethos of support and community engagement is central to the UCB experience.
The college has invested £200 million in state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring students have access to world-class resources. UCB guarantees accommodation for all new students, providing a supportive environment for their academic journey. The institution also places a strong emphasis on sustainability, actively working to reduce carbon emissions and waste across its campus and curriculum.
UCB is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community where students from various backgrounds can thrive. With a focus on student support, the college offers financial assistance, such as a £5,000 cash grant for full-time UK undergraduates starting in September 2025, aimed at alleviating financial pressures. This ethos of support and community engagement is central to the UCB experience.
Useful links
- Our governance and management (governance)
- Send them a message (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Read more (calendar)
- Terms and conditions (download)
- Policies and regulations (other)
- Cookie policy (other)
- College and Sixth Form term dates (other)
- Postgraduate term dates (other)
- Undergraduate term dates (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
- 2023-05-19
- 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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