University College Birmingham or UCB based in the heart of the UK’s biggest regional city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused education and training. UCB specialises in vocational courses in both the Higher Education and Further Education sectors with a growing portfolio of Apprenticeships.

Most of our undergraduate degrees are accredited by the University of Birmingham, one of the world’s top ranked academic institutions, and our reputation for excellence means the University is a popular choice for international students, who join us from more than 60 countries. We are committed to providing the best facilities for all our students and are investing £100 million on a comprehensive package of improvements that will secure our reputation for excellence.

Your choice of college or university will play an important part in shaping your career and fulfilling your ambitions. It’s crucial you pick a place that feels right for you – and where you will be happy. It needs to be a university that will help you achieve your goals; a place you can trust.

UCB is a compact, specialist institution in the heart of England’s biggest regional city. Birmingham has the buzz of a major city without the inflated London price tag. The University is big on vocational courses – the majority of which are accredited by the University of Birmingham – and big on linking academic theory to modern workplace skills. It’s also big on you. Our size and teaching philosophy means the focus is on each individual student. At University College Birmingham, you will never be a face in the crowd. We offer a unique learning environment with enrolment on college courses and apprenticeships (for post-16 school-leavers), on specialist university degrees (BA and BSc) and postgraduate courses (MA and MSc).

University of Birmingham partnership

University College Birmingham and the University of Birmingham signed an innovative partnership agreement. This builds on existing relationship, which has seen the University of Birmingham accredit and award 20,000 University College Birmingham degrees over the past 22 years.

The partnership creates a new model for collaboration, harnessing the distinctive and collective strengths of our two universities, to improve outcomes for young people through a range of joint activities, including:

• Degree apprenticeships – focusing initially on nursing
• Further enhancing student opportunities to access Higher Education through Further Education routes
• Academic teaching staff training and development
• Creating a better Birmingham student experience by sharing facilities
• Helping international students to access education opportunities in Birmingham

How UCB’s Industry Links Benefit Our Students

University College Birmingham values its strong links with industry, enabling us to support our students’ future progression. We have excellent relationships with local, national and international businesses and practitioners, ensuring students have the professional skills and attributes to build a successful career.

• Our links ensure students remain up-to-date with the latest industry trends
• Industry-led Learning approaches – students benefit from practical work, courses and examples designed to encompass current practice and demands
• Collaboration with UCB’s industry partners improves the employment prospects of graduates
• Vocational courses ensure students are equipped with a wide range of skills
• Graduates are able to contribute from day one in their chosen career thanks to relevant industry experience

Location

Birmingham, England (UK)

University College Birmingham comprises four campuses: Summer Row, McIntyre House, Richmond House and our brand new Moss House. Each has its own distinct character, student services and specialist teaching facilities. All of our campuses are within a short walking distance of each other in the heart of the city centre, along with The Link, our dedicated student support services building.

• Moss House
• McIntyre House
• Summer Row
• Richmond House

School & Faculty

• The Business School
• School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management
• School of Education, Health and Community
• Collage of Food
• School of Sport and Creative Services