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4.04.35.02502 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe best part of the uni is that I can ask them anytime about any facilities such as student appointments, English appointment, mental health appointments. University helps me to prepare for my interviews as well. There's a lot of information and resources ,ebooks, articles which helps me to prepare my assignments.
UCB is great place to study cause it is well facilitated, good teaching and good support for all students
As I am an international student the teaching and learning environment is best the teachers over here are very motivating and helpful towards student so it is my experience.
Doesn't feels like safe sometimes because I have seen some students carrying knifes and some of them using drugs in the locker room
I am from Nepal. Its been year i have been studying here and I am really enjoying my course studying at University College Birmingham with different cultures people. I thought if we need any improvement is like how we can make branches on other places as well so people only don’t have to come to Birmingham to study. If they can have a branch on the remote area people we can get a different prospective people and idea to give more ideas and to represent the ucb.
Talking about the best part is that the environment of the classroom and the practical kitchen is so good, and the chefs are very supportive whenever we make mistakes they try to explain us and helps to make good progress in our courses. And I haven't got any worse experience till now in the university.
The student support system is best and the location of the university also makes this university ideal.
Our chef lectures is very friendly and caring. And students support is also amazing like ‘Hired’ and etc
The best part of my university experience has been the practical learning and supportive environment. I enjoy working in professional kitchens, learning new techniques, and meeting people from different cultures, which has helped me become more confident and independent. The hardest part has been balancing studies, part-time work, and managing living expenses as an international student. Being away from home is also challenging. But these experiences have made me more responsible and stronger.
strong student support, hands-on vocational courses, modern facilities, and diverse, welcoming environment. Its close industry links and practical training spaces make it especially valuable for students pursuing careers in hospitality, tourism, health, and culinary fields. However, it could improve by strengthening graduate employability outcomes, increasing transparency in communication, expanding affordable accommodation options, and maintaining high teaching quality as student numbers grow.
The best one is probably when I saw that all the lecturers are very friendly and supportive towards your career however there is some worst uni experience as well which was when the canteen staff talks rudely towards us (international students) trying to get a hang off from us asap which was kind of sad as a international student who doesn’t knows what the foods are at first and either if it’s suitable for us or not
University College Birmingham has got the best location also the best support services for the students and I really appreciate it. As a person from different religion different country I thought that I might have some difficulty in the studies but it was totally different when I was first here so it was very very good and I really appreciate that,the library services, access towards different platforms through university email is really helpful along with that I find that talking with some services is quite hard via phone because of the number of the students but I totally understand it as well so I won't mind it but in emergency case I can just be in person and do that so that's really nice.
Tutors are experienced and fabulous in teaching. Classes is modernized and well equipped . Things we can improve is Morning Classes time should be changed in my opinion it would be great it be 10. Thank you
The best aspect is the paid placement period they providing
18-24 years
First gen student
Ucb is a great place to study especially for my course as it provides every facilities needed for us to complete the course. From a small equipment to large equipment it provides everything we need. This university has a great student service as well from mental health to other things. I don’t think there’s any worst aspect at our university.
One of the best university in Uk and also the lecturers are very friendly with students
All the new things and knowledge we get from the lecturers and practical education itself is a big opportunity and makes the education very interesting
The faculty here at UCB is very supportive and they pay individual attention to students who are facing difficulties in any aspect
4.4
University College Birmingham is a great place to study because of its hands-on learning, supportive lecturers, strong industry facilities, and central Birmingham location that provides opportunities and convenience. It could improve by expanding course options, strengthening student societies, and enhancing campus spaces to create a more vibrant, traditional university atmosphere.
The best aspects of Culinary Arts Management are the hands-on kitchen training, knowledgeable chefs, and strong industry links that help build real professional skills. The worst aspects are the long, demanding practical hours, occasional timetable gaps, and some theory modules feeling less connected to kitchen work, which can make the workload feel unbalanced at times.
At Cambrian Hall, I like the convenient location, good security, and friendly atmosphere, making it easy to settle in. The rooms are comfortable and the building feels well maintained. What I like least is the limited social spaces and the value for money, as the rent can feel high for the size and facilities provided.