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University College Birmingham

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University Overview

Established in 1957, University College Birmingham is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Birmingham (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), West Midlands. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University College Birmingham (UCB) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University College Birmingham (UCB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 68-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this UK higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University College Birmingham's Control Typepublic

Entity

University College Birmingham's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University College Birmingham' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University College Birmingham's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UCB
Founded 1957
Motto Service Before Self
Colours Blue, red and gold
Mascot
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University Location

Address Summer Row
Birmingham
B3 1JB West Midlands
United Kingdom
University College Birmingham's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University College Birmingham Phone Number (121) 604 1000
University College Birmingham Fax Number (121) 608 7100
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Recognition and Accreditation

University College Birmingham's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University College Birmingham is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2008


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University College Birmingham's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Institute of Hospitality (IoH)
  • Society of Sports Therapists (SST)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University College Birmingham as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University College Birmingham Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University College Birmingham is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University College Birmingham's academic range and degree level offering.



University College Birmingham: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University College Birmingham Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University College Birmingham Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University College Birmingham categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University College Birmingham.



University College Birmingham: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University College Birmingham's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

University College Birmingham Admission Info


University College Birmingham's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University College Birmingham's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University College Birmingham's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

1,600 international students

University College Birmingham's Admission Office Admission Office

Admissions Office, University College Birmingham
Birmingham B3 1JB
(121) 604 1040
(121) 232 4300

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University College Birmingham's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University College Birmingham Size and Profile


University College Birmingham's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University College Birmingham's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


University College Birmingham's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University College Birmingham's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University College Birmingham's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University College Birmingham's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University College Birmingham's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University College Birmingham is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University College Birmingham Facilities


University College Birmingham's Library University Library

Yes Visit University College Birmingham's Library


University College Birmingham's Housing University Housing

Yes


University College Birmingham's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University College Birmingham's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University College Birmingham Services


University College Birmingham's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University College Birmingham's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University College Birmingham's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University College Birmingham's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University College Birmingham's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University College Birmingham Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University College Birmingham's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University College Birmingham Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University College Birmingham's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Institute of Hospitality
  • Tourism Management Institute (TMI)
  • EuroCHRIE
  • Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
  • CMI Chartered Management Institute
  • Institute of Travel and Tourism (Centre of Excellence)
  • CIM Chartered Institute of Marketing
  • Society of Sports Therapists
  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  • CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accounts
  • CHRIE
  • Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE)
  • Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME)


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Social Media

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X X (Twitter)

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Free Online Courses

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