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International 2025 - West Midlands

Students from around the world come to study at UK universities, not simply because they offer a brilliant education, but because some of the unis are fantastic at providing for international students. For example, our Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) student reviewers said these unis in the West Midlands were excellent at doing just that...

32nd

University of Wolverhampton

star rating 4.4

WEST MIDLANDS

Students at the University of Wolverhampton enjoyed the friendly and helpful lecturers, the diverse and supportive environment, and the wide range of facilities available on campus. The university's central location and the sense of community were also mentioned in reviews as being some of the best parts about studying at the University of Wolverhampton.

Review breakdown
5 star
54%
4 star
35%
3 star
9%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%

What students love most

  • Practical Experience
  • Facilities
  • Course Content
  • Flexible Learning
  • Diversity

33rd

Coventry University

star rating 4.3

WEST MIDLANDS

Students were impressed with the halls situation at Coventry University, with students enjoying the location and friends they made while living there. The uni's students were also pleased with the support they received while studying at Coventry University, as well as the lecturers, with one noting that they're always willing to offer help when asked for it.

What students love most

  • Student Support
  • Location
  • Lecturers
  • Community
  • Accommodation

42nd

University of Warwick

star rating 4.3

WEST MIDLANDS

The University of Warwick offers up lots of active societies and sports clubs with plenty of training sessions and social events for students, which reviewers loved. They were also impressed with the supportive staff and the community feel at the uni. For those not looking for a 'big city' atmosphere but still have all the useful amenities of a city, Warwick is the place to be.

What students love most

  • Campus
  • Staff
  • Teaching Quality
  • Facilities
  • Location

50th

University College Birmingham

star rating 4.4

WEST MIDLANDS

University College Birmingham has excellent student feedback for course engagement, and the school's tutors and teaching staff are described as highly supportive and professional. Their listening abilities and willingness to put in extra effort to address individual student issues is well reported. The college's focus on employability is widely noted, and students mention the amount of job opportunities and placement schemes which they are able to secure through the college's careers and employment service, Hired.

What students love most

  • Staff
  • Industry Placements
  • Diversity
  • Professional Opportunities
  • Facilities

54th

Aston University, Birmingham

star rating 4.2

WEST MIDLANDS

The welcoming atmosphere and inclusive community was massively praised by reviews of Aston University, with the supportive faculty and diverse student community receiving plenty of mentions. The university's central location in Birmingham lets students access a vibrant city, helping to improve the academic experience. Additionally, the modern campus facilities, including the students' union and library, offer plenty of avenues for learning and living. Students also liked the flexible learning options, with online and in-person lectures available for many courses.

What students love most

  • Campus
  • Lecturers
  • Location
  • Facilities
  • Course Content
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