UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

University College Birmingham (UCB) is a diverse and inclusive university with a reputation for providing world-class vocational education and training, with a keen focus on creating graduates who are ready to excel in the world of work.

The university is home to 7,500 students, who come from more than 60 countries around the world to learn from some of the world’s best educators and access the cutting-edge facilities on the university’s modern and vibrant campuses.



While UCB is most famous for its world-leading, specialist courses in the culinary arts through the Birmingham College of Food, the university also specialises in the following subject areas: Business, Marketing and Finance; Hospitality and Tourism; Creative Services; Sport and Nutrition; Education; Social Care; and Health. The majority of UCB’s degrees are accredited by the University of Warwick, which is part of the prestigious Russell Group and ranked as one of the top UK universities. Students also have opportunities to undertake industry placements, to further enrich their learning and boost their career prospects.

UCB is situated in the heart of the UK’s second-largest city, Birmingham, which has been voted as one of the best places to study in the UK. The city has a young population and plenty of social and cultural activities to keep students entertained.