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4.04.14.11107 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsReally nice campus, excellent study spaces and sports facilities. Can be expensive in the SU and the gym memberships. really good teaching on the whole and support for students
It's a very nice campus, with lots of great student support making it feel comfortable to study at and really get on with the work in a nice environment, knowing your college will support you if needed. The student life outside of studying is also rewarding and fun.
-Amazing location and facilities. -Could have lecturers give more detail in marking and assignments.
I think it’s ok but alot of improvements needed
Beautiful campus with amazing wellbeing support and student life activities. Can be a bit far from the city centre making travelling late at night harder to arrange safely
he University of Birmingham has been a genuinely enriching place to study, with a combination of academic excellence, campus atmosphere, and support services that shaped my experience. One of the best aspects has been the quality of teaching, lecturers are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and often bring real-world experience into seminars, which makes learning engaging and relevant. The campus itself is another major highlight: the mix of historic buildings and modern facilities, especially spaces like the Library and the new Teaching and Learning Building, make it a motivating place to work. There’s also a strong sense of community, with a huge variety of societies and events that make it easy to meet people and feel involved. That said, there are areas that could be improved. Sometimes communication between departments can be slow or unclear, especially around things like timetables, deadlines, or administrative processes. While the facilities are impressive, certain older buildings can feel overcrowded during peak times, and access to study spaces isn’t always guaranteed during exam season. In addition, support services—although helpful, can be oversubscribed, meaning waiting times for wellbeing appointments can be longer than ideal. Overall, the University of Birmingham is a fantastic place to study, offering strong academics and a vibrant student life. With improvements in communication and resource availability, the student experience could be even better.
The facilities are brilliant. Mainly library and sports and fitness. But I do not feel supported by staff, and there is not much of a sense of community
Best aspect: studying my dream degree in a fantastic institution Worst aspect: how expensive it is as an international student
More study spaces needed and more bookable study rooms
Best: social life, loved first year accommodation halls, easy to get around campus, close to the city centre Worst: lack of feedback for assessments and guidance in preparing
It’s in a good place
Best: Society and guild. Good revision spaces. Worst: overcrowding of study spaces,
The campus is very pretty and there are plenty of places to study. We are far out from the city and there is never much link in to the city
The University of Birmingham is highly accommodating to all students due to the Guild of Students which creates a diverse and inclusive community: the numerous societies means there is something for everyone. Additionally, the campus is enjoyable to visit, not just the general look and feel but, the amount of study and social spaces make students more productive and comfortable. As a law student, many do agree that sometimes assignments and other work are not explained to us in the best way which can lead to confusion or misunderstanding but nothing that stops us from completing our work entirely.
Nice facilities, although some rooms and furniture feel a bit old and worn out. not much space yo study in the medical school
Toilet facilities not the best, always out of soap and some cubicles so small you can’t get in and out easily with a bag
There are great study spaces and the lectures are really well organised. I think sports night sounds good but don't do any sports, and I feel like most unis just have a student night. That could be nice.
Campus is nice but staff can be unhelpful
4.3
The best aspects are the friends I have made through my course and sport. The university have so many different sports clubs to join with lots of variety. The location is great as you are not too far away from the city centre but not too close where you feel too close to it. Selly oak has lots of shops, pubs and cafes which are great! I cannot think of any bad aspects of the University of Birmingham.
My course is really good, it is all in person with lectures also offering office hours if you have any questions or queries. I was able to choose modules for second year which has made me tailor my course to my own interests.
My accommodation was very nice. It had an en-suite and nice size bedroom with a small double bed. The location was good as it was right next to campus the only bad aspect is that you are far away from the vale which is where most of my friends were staying.