History
In 2018, it was exactly 50 years since University College Birmingham was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh as the Birmingham College of Food and Domestic Arts, bringing courses spread over nine schools across the city under one roof at the brand new Summer Row campus.
Education
Today, hospitality managers, aviation executives, dazzling hairdressers and makeup artists, educators, chefs, bakers, tourism industry experts, business leaders and creative entrepreneurs learn skills for life at a university hailed for its vocational training, academic achievements and cultural diversity. We have invested £140 million in our campuses and facilities, including building McIntyre House and Moss House, since 2014. These ambitious projects represent a bold statement of intent beyond the dreams of Birmingham’s early educational pioneers.
Top reasons to study here
- A wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well as some higher level apprenticeships.
- University College Birmingham comprises of two schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.
- With more than 7,500 students, University College Birmingham today is unrecognisable from the small Victorian classes where it all started.
University College Birmingham Key Statistics & Highlights
- 35 Scholarships
- 2,090 Academic Staff
- 31,364 Students
- 10,036 Students (int'l)
- 13,172 Students (female)
University College Birmingham Overview
University College Birmingham Scholarships
University College Birmingham Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University College Birmingham. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Student services
Student Services is based on the Ground Floor of The Link and is a one stop shop for all students, providing information, advice and guidance on non-academic matters. A range of support is available through the Student Services team and there is no need to arrange an appointment, just drop in and speak to a member of the team. They offer advice on:AccommodationFinancial SupportHealth and WellbeingMentoring
Housing services
The University owns and manages accommodation for more than 800 students at our purpose-built halls of residence in central Birmingham.The MaltingsThe Maltings student accommodation is owned and managed by University College Birmingham and is situated in the heart of the city on Granville Street, between Broad Street and Bath Row. The name was inspired by the brewery formerly based at the site.The Maltings is popular with students attending the University for the first time. It is conveniently located only 10 to 15 minutes’ walk from the main campus and comprises 827 study bedrooms, including 809 en-suite rooms, of which five are twins.
Library services
Our library services at University College Birmingham are here to provide you with the support, information and study environments you need to achieve your very best.
Campus life
The practical facilities across our campuses – all developed with real industry in mind – are fast-growing, while we have also invested £6.1 million into fresh-thinking learning support spaces, giving you the very best environment to expand your mind. Sustainable and easy to navigate, each campus has its own distinct character and has been designed specifically to enhance the student experience.
Sports facilities
University College Birmingham has a range of gym facilities which are open to students and staff, offering a wide variety of equipment to help you keep fit on campus and in our halls of residence.We have two state-of-the-art gyms located at Moss House and The Maltings, a dedicated gym for our college students at Summer Row, as well as a sports hall which is available for students to book (government restrictions apply).
Accreditation
The majority of our undergraduate degrees are accredited by the University of Warwick, one of the best universities not only in the UK but throughout the world, according to official rankings.
University College Birmingham Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United Kingdom Country
Birmingham City
University College Birmingham Student Reviews & Awards
4.4
Based on 58 reviews
- 5 Star 31 Reviews
- 4 Star 21 Reviews
- 3 Star 5 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.4
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Student Diversity 4.6
- Quality of Student Life 4.2
- Career Development 4.3
Diverse friends and quirky societies
My favourite thing about attending UOB is the diversity of students - you will most definitely find friends who share your interests! Also there are so many societies (some of them being quite weird and fun) so there's always ways to meet new people and experience new things!
Worthy UK investment
Great Institute. Would recommend for British and International students, easy to make friends and high quality of education. Yearly fee might be a bit expensive but it will be like that anywhere else in the UK.
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University of Birmingham, is a good uni that supports the needs of the students. And they have quite a high level of academic professors and journal, which can lead students to be more professional in the different area in the future.
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