University College Birmingham

Less than 90 minutes from London by train, Birmingham is a vibrant hub with a young population. With world-class business districts, nightlife, cultural attractions, parks and entertainment, you’ll also find the university’s five sites in the city centre.

• Lively nightlife includes bars like Walkabout and Coyote Ugly on Broad Street, nightclubs at PRYZM, Rosies and Players, and the upmarket, canal-side bars at Brindley Place.
• Varied food options include Digbeth Dining Club, Mowgli, Gas Street Social, and the Canal House, plus five Michelin-starred restaurants, more than any city outside London.
• Venues range from Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, with its fascinating collections, to the Flapper, an iconic canal side pub and alternative music venue.
• For something a bit different you could opt for bowling at Lane7 or Ghetto Golf at the Custard Factory.
• Birmingham is hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games; other sports to watch include WTA tennis, badminton championships, Aston Villa FC and Warwickshire County Cricket Club.

• Guaranteed place in halls of residence for first-year undergraduates and all postgraduates.
• 847 study rooms available, most en suite, in flats with 6–9 residents, offering a fully-fitted kitchen and sociable dining area.
• The university-owned Maltings halls of residence suits a range of budgets and includes heat, light, Wi-Fi and contents insurance.
• The Maltings has a social space for study or entertainment, laundry service, landscaped gardens, sports facilities and security.
• Social support is available before arrival through Unibuddy and UCBconnect.

• 25+ societies, many free to join. Include e-sports, musical theatre, Disabled Students’ Network, and Afro-Caribbean Society.
• Campaigns from women’s safety (Stand Up, Speak Up), to recognising staff support (Staff Make UCB Awesome) and raising funds.
• Welcomefest (Freshers’ week) in September and January has a societies fair, activities, tours, street food, sports and more.

• All five university sites are in Birmingham city centre, a 10-minute walk from the main shopping and business district.
• The Maltings halls of residence is a 15-minute walk from the main Summer Row campus and all teaching and training facilities.
• Local modes of transport include bus, tram, train and taxi, with cycle and scooter hire stations outside the Summer Row campus.
• Three city-centre train stations and a main coach station at Digbeth (20 minutes’ walk), provide connections across the UK.
• Birmingham International Airport, the third largest airport in the UK outside London, is just 11.5 miles from campus.

• On-campus jobs include student ambassador roles and work in the cafés and shops.
• Local retail, hospitality and administrative work is available, from a couple of hours cover to full-time in the holidays.
• Unitemps recruitment agency on campus advertises student jobs and hired@UCB careers fairs include local part-time roles.

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