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We encourage and empower people to turn ideas into reality and make important things happen.

For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research.

We are the original ‘redbrick’ University, part of the prestigious Russell Group; our thriving student population enjoys a wide range of courses, and exceptional campus and research facilities.

The 10 Nobel Laureates we count among our staff and alumni have contributed to some of science’s greatest discoveries, including in recent times the Higgs Boson and Gravitational Waves. Our research provides innovative solutions to the challenges we face in our city, our region and across the globe.

  • Our Strategy

    Birmingham 2030 sets out our aspiration to establish Birmingham in the top 50 of the world’s leading universities

  • Our Community

    At Birmingham, we teach and research across the full breadth of academic disciplines, creating a vibrant community with multi-disciplinary opportunities for research and education.

  • Our campus

    We are committed to making our campus a destination which is accessible, sustainable, and one which will carry us into the future.

League table rankings

Learn more about our UK and global rankings
  • 14th

    25 of our academic subjects are ranked in the top 10 for their respective areas of study.

    The Complete University Guide 2026

  • 76th

    Maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally, we are placed 11th amongst UK universities.

    QS World University Rankings 2026

  • Leadership

    Find out more about our leadership team and the governance structures that support the University’s continuing success.

  • Our economic and social impact

    To understand how and where the University of Birmingham contributes to its city, region and country, we commissioned London Economics to look at our economic and social impact.

  • Our history and heritage

    Founded in 1900, the University of Birmingham was England’s first civic university, a place where students from all backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis.

Cultural attractions

Explore our beautiful campus

Learn more about our galleries, museums, gardens, and attractions

The Exchange

Our space in the heart of the city

Learn more about our hub for creativity, collaboration and celebration