University of Birmingham
Birmingham | West Midlands
UCAS code: B32
The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University) is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen's College, Birmingham (founded in 1825 as the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery), and Mason Science College (established in 1875 by Sir Josiah Mason), making it the first English civic or 'red brick' university to receive its own royal charter.
Source: University of Birmingham Guild of Students
Source: University of Birmingham Guild of Students
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Number of students
37,995students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
66%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
3%of students are part-time
Male / Female
43%of students are male
Young / Mature
7%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
19%of students here are from outside the UK
What students say about this university
482 comments (129 students)
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