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4.04.14.11107 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsI enjoy my course a lot and enjoy the range of modules available to me! I strongly dislike university culture and the 'student lifestyle' - I feel like I do not fit in as I don't drink or party or like clubbing etc, and have found that is the core element of student social life, and so have found it hard to make friends on my course etc as I simply do not enjoy the student experience. I also strongly dislike the impermanence of Uni, being pertinently aware that within the next year it will have ended and I'll be doing something different. Having to move accomodation every year makes this so much worse as I cannot feel secure in my living situation knowing I will be moving next year - I would much prefer to have stayed in the same accommodation for my entire course.
Best - campus, short distances and nice people Worst - how busy the library is
The aesthetic, general space and options to choose from on where to study and access everything.
UoB is a great campus with history, character and modern elements added to it as well. I liked the society events I attended and the community that UoB brings. Improvements could include maybe more support with academic writing and academic skills.
Best aspect of our uni the the events and the things that are accessible on campus. The buildings are pretty and there is always something happening on the campus that adds to the uni life. The worst thing is the pharmacy building as I feel like since I am there it’s far from everything else, doesn’t have lifts. The only thing I would do to improve it is go give students access to other places even if they don’t do the subject so like allow people to rent rooms in sports and fitness and rent music rooms
The best aspect of my experience at the University of Birmingham has been the academic environment — especially how engaging the lecturers are and how they connect theory with real-world issues. The campus atmosphere is another huge plus: it feels vibrant, supportive, and full of opportunities, from societies to research events. The most challenging part has been managing the workload during peak assessment periods, where deadlines can feel tightly packed. It would be great if the university improved coordination between modules to reduce these bottlenecks and offered more structured support for time management during busy weeks. Overall, UoB is a fantastic place to study because it combines strong teaching, an international community, and plenty of ways to grow academically and personally. Streamlining assessments and offering more academic support workshops would make the experience even better.
Good: the course is very interesting. A lot of activities to partake in. Bad: the timetable is very badly organised. Lots of modules with projects have little support.
18-24 years
The campus is really pretty with Old Joe in the centre of it. There are many great places to study throughout the day if you want to get out of your accommodation, due to the respect people have by staying silent in the library and the view from inside of it. The lecturers keep you involved and make it very clear that help is available should it be required. Despite the wide range of places to study, I still sometimes find a place to study, in particular if I wish to go and study with a group of friends. I also think the process of booking a space in the library could be simplified - it feels like the link is slightly hidden. There are also many places where you can go and eat on campus, which is really helpful. You can even pay for these using student living plus, however they sometimes feel slightly expensive.
First I love how Green the university is , it s make it a beautiful place and it made me want to study Also the architecture is incredible . I love how i can do everything by foot
The campus makes individuals want to come and revise while on campus as it is peaceful.
The University of Birmingham stands out because it combines academic excellence, industry engagement, and a genuinely supportive student environment. It is a global, research-intensive university, but it still maintains a strong sense of community. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, meaning students learn from academics shaping their fields rather than simply summarising them. The campus itself is a major strength: a self-contained, green space with everything—from libraries and labs to cafés and sports facilities—within walking distance. This creates an environment where students can balance academic demands with wellbeing and social life. Birmingham’s strong links with employers also make it a great place to study. It has partnerships across law, finance, engineering, public policy, and healthcare, giving students access to placements, networking, and real-world projects. The Careers Network is known for being particularly proactive, offering tailored guidance and events throughout the year. The cultural diversity of both the university and the city deepens the student experience further, exposing students to different perspectives and creating an inclusive, outward-looking atmosphere. ⸻ How could the University of Birmingham be improved? While Birmingham offers a high-quality experience, several areas could be strengthened. First, more accessible student support—particularly mental health services—would make a meaningful difference. Demand often exceeds capacity, and faster access to counselling or wellbeing appointments would improve student welfare significantly. Second, some students feel that contact time and feedback can be inconsistent across departments. More structured, timely feedback and greater clarity on assessment criteria would help students track their progress more effectively. Additionally, as a large and growing university, accommodation and transport are recurring issues. Expanding affordable on-campus or near-campus housing, and improving transport links between Selly Oak, the Vale, and the main campus, would make daily student life smoother. Finally, while the campus is beautiful, some facilities—particularly older teaching buildings—would benefit from modernisation to match the quality of newer spaces like the Teaching and Learning Building.
It has an amazing campus and facilities you can use. There is food and drink options everywhere. It has amazinf staff too. To potentially improve, label the buildings better so we don't get lost.
The best aspects of my university experience is being able to communicate and interact with new people, make new friends, explore campus, learn new things, being more independent, and have more freedom and my own space. The worst aspects of my university experience is having to miss meals or a day of uni due to financial constraints, and thinking I did well on an assignment just to receive feedback and find out I didn’t do as well as I hoped.
I havent encountered many bad things but I must say it is frustrating that my course is being discontinued so it was not on this form (it is Arts and Sciences BASc).
It’s very scenic and well maintained. The staff is very supportive and helpful and I can’t think of many ways it can improve at the moment. The only thing I would say was the admission process was quite inefficient and I constantly had to prompt admission officers throughout the process for example I had to prompt them to send my CAS, to send my accommodation options etc. I acknowledge that there is a large workload however I would appreciate more efficiency in the administrative process. The lack of efficiency could’ve affected the time I got my visa and caused other complications. By Gods grace it didn’t but I would appreciate a more effective system henceforth for other international students.
Uni campus is nice with good facilities
The feel and uni experience is really good
It is a very nice place to study and the lecturers are very engaging. The prices on campus shops are way too expensive.
4.3
Lack of priority in organisation. Exams such as formatives and summatives are hidden within basic module learning. Each module should have an entirely separate page for assessments with dates, materials to bring, layout of the exam, type of exam (formative/s summative). This page should just be labelled assessments and should be on each module, so you understand what you are working towards.
Lecturers need to go slower, especially considering its semester 1 of a 3 year course for students who, some of which, have not taken any part of the course before. My personal tutor is great, Dr Rehana Parveen, yet I would love to be pushed to speak with her more, to get more help and support.