University College Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University College Birmingham is a university in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, ranked QS #Not ranked in QS World University Rankings. 60 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: February and September.
University College Birmingham (UCB) is a university in Birmingham city centre known for hands-on, career-focused courses in hospitality, culinary arts, business, computing, engineering, health, psychology and education. More than 65% of its degrees include a placement, and it was ranked best in Birmingham for Career Prospects and Facilities at the 2026 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. Over 1,400 international students from more than 60 countries study here, and the university offers more than 100 merit scholarships a year. International students can start in September or February.
- Located in Birmingham city centre across seven campuses
- Over 65% of degrees include a placement
- Best in Birmingham for Career Prospects and Facilities, Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026
- 1,400+ international students from over 60 countries
- More than 100 merit scholarships a year
- Fees set in your first year stay the same for later years
- Dedicated Bangladesh Regional Office for application and visa support
Courses (60)
- BA (Hons) Aviation and Airport Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Bakery and Patisserie Technology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Construction Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Culinary Arts Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Electromechanical Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Events Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) International Tourism Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Marketing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Enterprise — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Aesthetics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Graphic Design — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Hair and Make-Up Business Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Prosthetics for Screen and Stage — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Health — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc Aviation Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Computer Science — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Construction Project Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Culinary Arts Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Data Analytics — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Engineering Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Hospitality with Tourism Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Business Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Hospitality Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
Frequently asked questions
Where is University College Birmingham located?
University College Birmingham is in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom.
What courses does University College Birmingham offer?
University College Birmingham lists 60 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BA (Hons) Aviation and Airport Management, BSc (Hons) Bakery and Patisserie Technology, BA (Hons) Business Management, BSc (Hons) Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Construction Management. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at University College Birmingham?
Published fees at University College Birmingham: Undergraduate Band 1, per year (2027/28 entry) £17,000; Undergraduate Band 3 (Business Enterprise, Accounting and Finance), per year (2027/28) £19,750; Postgraduate Band 1, whole course (2027/28 entry) £18,000; Postgraduate Band 3 (Enterprise Management, Accounting and Finance), whole course (2027/28) £20,750; MBA, whole course (2027/28 entry) £18,000. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University College Birmingham?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT and Duolingo English Test.
When are the intakes at University College Birmingham?
University College Birmingham runs intakes in February and September.
Does University College Birmingham offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Early Action Scholarship (See the UCB scholarships page); Merit scholarships (More than 100 awarded each year).
How do I apply to University College Birmingham?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University College Birmingham course and submit your application to the university for you (including UCAS where required 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 £1,000 initial deposit within one month of receiving your offer, then at least 50% of the full tuition fee by the CAS deadline (UCB can ask for more from some countries). Pay 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