Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham Newman University is a university in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, ranked QS #Not ranked in QS World University Rankings. UK: 80th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 (up 27 places); 35th in Guardian University Guide 2027 (fastest riser nationally). 95 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January, September, May, April and August.
Birmingham Newman University (formerly Newman University, Birmingham) was founded in 1968 as a Catholic teacher-training college and gained full university status in 2013. It is a small, close-knit campus university at Genners Lane, Bartley Green, about 8 miles from Birmingham city centre. It is strong in education, nursing and health, business, psychology and sport. The university was named The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2027 and reports being No. 1 in the UK for full-time student satisfaction in the 2026 National Student Survey. Important for Bangladeshi applicants: every applicant must pass a credibility interview before a CAS is issued, and the university is described as a new Student visa sponsor, so UnifinderAi will confirm current work and Graduate Route rules before you apply.
- The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2027
- No. 1 in UK for full-time student satisfaction, National Student Survey 2026 (per university)
- 80th in Good University Guide 2027, up 27 places; Guardian Guide 2027 fastest national riser at 35th
- University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2026
- Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration), Student Nursing Times Awards
- Small class sizes and a dedicated international team
- Multiple intakes: September, November, January and May
Courses (95)
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Education Studies (4 years) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Bioinformatics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Education and SEND — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Studies in Primary Education — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Education and Childhood (Accelerated Degree) — Undergraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Philosophy, Religion and Ethics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Professional Practice (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Applied Health and Social Care (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Business, Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Business and Marketing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Business, Accounting and Finance (with Sandwich Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Business and Law — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Business and HR Management (with Sandwich Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Business Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Business and Marketing (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship (with Sandwich Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Business and Marketing (with Sandwich Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Business and Law (with Sandwich Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Counselling (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Business Management (with Sandwich Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is Birmingham Newman University located?
Birmingham Newman University is in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
What courses does Birmingham Newman University offer?
Birmingham Newman University lists 95 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BA (Hons) Education Studies (4 years), BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Bioinformatics, BSc (Hons) Computing and BA (Hons) Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Birmingham Newman University?
Published fees at Birmingham Newman University: Undergraduate international tuition 2026/27 (before scholarship) £12,500; Undergraduate 2026/27 after automatic International Excellence Scholarship (£1,500) £11,000; Postgraduate taught international tuition 2026/27 (before scholarship) £13,500; Postgraduate taught 2026/27 after automatic International Excellence Scholarship (£5,500) £8,000. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Birmingham Newman University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS.
When are the intakes at Birmingham Newman University?
Birmingham Newman University runs intakes in January, September, May, April and August. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, May 2027, September 2027.
Does Birmingham Newman University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: International Excellence Scholarship (£5,500 (postgraduate) / £1,500 (undergraduate) off tuition); Chevening Scholarship (Full tuition, monthly stipend and return airfare); GREAT Scholarship 2026/27 (Minimum £10,000 toward tuition).
How do I apply to Birmingham Newman University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Birmingham Newman University course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment