The University of Birmingham is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. University College Birmingham is a university in Birmingham, England.
| University of Birmingham | University College Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.1 Out of 10 | - |
| ranking (overall) | # 84 QS World University 2024 # 101 Times Higher Education 2024 # 91 QS World University 2023 | - |
| Subject Strength | # 100 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 62 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 99 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | - |
| Programs | UG Programs -55 PG Programs -154 Doctorate Programs -57 | UG Programs -6 PG Programs -3 |
| Acceptance Rate | 13.5 % | - |
| Exam Score | GMAT-500 GRE updated-292 IELTS-6 PTE-59 TOEFL-80 | IELTS-6 PTE-65 TOEFL-72 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 27180 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26640 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21743 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 14950 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16250 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8190 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability ranking #86; Annual average salary 57,100 USD; Top recruiters: IBM, Capgemini, Peter Brett Associates, WSP Global Inc., Barclays Bank, etc.; Highest paid degrees: Executive MBA (127,000 USD), MBA (104,000 USD), Bachelor (101,000 USD), LLM (85,000 USD), Masters in Finance (76,000 USD). | The programs and the average salary of students are as follows: Bachelor of Science: $49,000 Other Degree: $40,000 Bachelor of Arts: $37,000 |
| application requirements | Academic transcripts; 2 reference letters; personal statement; essay; research proposal (for research programs); Proof of English language proficiency | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 5.8/10 Read 2 reviews | - |
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| General Facts | University of Birmingham | University College Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1900 | 1957 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | % Male, % Female |
| Location Facts | 2 campuses- Edgbaston and Selly Oak located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK; centered around Chancellor’s Court and Old Joe. | The university has buildings at Summer Row and Newhall Street, as well as the Postgraduate Centre at George Street. In addition, the university has halls of residence, with space for 872 students, at The Maltings and Cambrian Hall, which are both situated just off Broad Street, the main entertainment district in the city. The new development at The Maltings also includes a sports hall, shop and student bar, Joshuas. |
| Library | 7 libraries and resource center; 2.7 million books and scholarly periodicals, over 16,000 electronic resources; 1.8 million print; 500,000 online books; over 85,000 print & online journals. | The library services at University College Birmingham are here to provide the students with the support, information and study environments they need to achieve their very best. University’s library services offers: |
| Campus Life | 250 clubs & societies; Houses the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Shakespeare Institute, Mingana Collection of Middle Eastern manuscripts, Lapworth Museum of Geology, Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower; UoB Sport & Fitness club (consisting of 50m swimming pool, multi-sports arena, 6 glass-backed squash courts, 200-station gym, 10m climbing wall, Performance Centre, 5 activity studios, etc.); 9 Costas, 2 Starbucks; other university cafes; etc. | Whether you want to play football in a university league, practise pole fitness, plan eco events or watch Disney movies with your friends, there’s plenty to explore outside your studies at University College Birmingham. University’s clubs and societies are run by students and if you can’t find anything that gets you excited, you can create or set up your own. Run by students for students, university's Guild of Students is there for you, no matter where you are from or what you study. The Guild ensures your voice is heard, within the University and in the wider community, and to help make your time with us the best it can be. Supported by a £160 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class. |
| Hostel | #Room and Board (including meals) - $10147 #Rooms - $8696 | #Room - $8190 |
| Famous Alumni | 11 Nobel laureates; Neville Chamberlain & Stanley Baldwin (Former British PM); Sir Edward Elgar (British composer); Baroness Amos (UN Under-Secretary-General); Lord Roll of Ipsden (Director of the Bank of England); Isaac Hempstead Wright (Actor); Rodolfo Neri Vela (Mexican scientist & astronaut); Tim Curry (Actor) | Gabriela Laskova (model and anchor) Laura Welsh (Indie Pop singer) |
| City Life | A city in West Midlands, England; 2nd largest city in England; Economy dominated by the service sector; 2nd largest metropolitan economy in UK with a GDP of 121.1 billion USD; Top tourist attractions include Victoria Square, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Thinktank- Birmingham Science Museum, National SEA LIFE Centre, St. Philip's Cathedral, Cadbury World | Living in Birmingham means you’ll enjoy one of the UK’s most exciting and diverse cities, famed for its world-class restaurants, history, entertainment and shops. The Barclaycard Arena – formerly the National Indoor Arena (NIA) - opened in 2014 following a £26 million redevelopment. Symphony Hall is one of the world’s finest concert halls and home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. The Rainbow, Spotlight, Gatecrasher and The Custard Factory have fantastic club nights. Birmingham has an exciting and varied live music scene. As the birthplace of legendary band Black Sabbath, it’s known as the ‘home of heavy metal’. |
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