A major public research university, founded in 1900 as a successor to Mason Science College (1875). A founding member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21.
Address: Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, England, United Kingdom
Medicine, Engineering, Business
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Extensive global partnerships with universities and industry. Strong links with local NHS trusts and businesses. Member of Universitas 21 and the Russell Group.
Research:
World-leading research across a wide range of disciplines, including gravitational waves, cancer studies, Shakespeare, railway engineering, and energy storage.
Famous Alumnis:
Neville Chamberlain, Chris Tarrant, Simon Mayo, Ann Widdecombe, David Gill
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
7200
Current students***:
37000
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
310000
Pros
Russell Group university, strong research reputation, large and diverse student community, extensive facilities and course options, beautiful campus.
Cons
Large university, which can feel impersonal to some; city campus can be busy, some older facilities alongside modern ones.
Best For
Students seeking a prestigious Russell Group education with a wide array of courses, strong research focus, and a vibrant campus life in a major city.
- Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Innovation, Medical, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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