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4.04.14.11107 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsIt’s very pretty and there is lots of support available.
The standard of teaching and support from staff is exceptional.
I am overall very pleased with the university and most of its aspects, I believe the only way in which it could improve is having more opportunities to interact with other students
I love studying at Birmingham Medical school as it is really close to my accommodation (only a 10 minute walk) and it near the main uni campus (5 minutes away from the centre). It is a great medical school with fabulous teaching.
Best- the Uni experience Worst- i dont hate anything
Birmingham is a beautiful location and the campus is in a lush, green area in the heart of Edgbaston. The campus has lots of study spaces (which was a selling point for me), such as the 24/7 library. There are also plenty of facilities on campus, ranging from its own university merch shop and plenty of places to get food and drink (e.g. Starbucks, Costa, library cafe). It also has its own train station which has been newly renovated, which makes it so convenient to travel to placements or into the city centre with friends. The university is always acting upon student feedback which is good to see, and generally I think lots of students feel well supported by the university and know where to get help from if needed. In terms of improvement, there could be better lighting along the walking pathways surrounding the university (e.g. along the way to Pritchatts Park). Perhaps there could be more facilities within the buildings themselves, such as more microwaves. However, they are only minor improvements.
Great campus and facilities Support available if you need it
I think the university itself is of a great standard and have ever had issues with it.
My university is such a great place to study because the support systems there are in abundance, there is always help for anything and everything you just need to reach out. However, a point of improvement could be the food prices on campus, we are university students and the expensive food overall could be improved.
The diverse modules, vibrant city, diverse student body with various ethnicities,
Great support from lecturers and well-equipped study spaces.
University of Birmingham is located in an excellent location with good transport links to the whole of the UK. It supports an array of state of the art facilities in a campus which feels like home. Home to the Commonwealth Games 2022, the sports facilities are fantastic, and the campus is only a short bus ride from Edgbaston cricket grounds. We even have an art gallery and archeology museum! Selly Oak nearby has everything you could ask for as a student, including Circo! Student services provide great well being support, providing free counselling services and also an anonymous platform to discuss concerns at any time. The guild supports some of the biggest and best societies in the UK and you'll certainly find something that intrigues you! The only thing that feels lacking at times is the teaching and the engagement of lecturers with the cohort. Courses are still taught to the highest academic level, but the student experience could be greatly improved by greater co-operation with students. There is also little opportunity for research studentships etc at the University, and this is something you may have to look beyond for.
Great Campus, Great Location. The Campus re-branding is very weird though, it doesn't make any sense. The Guild of Students could be better run/managed.
The university has lots of up to date and freely available facilities for the students to use. The teaching staff have been supportive and keep students up to date with many ongoing matters. The university itself is very well connected with a train station and lots of bus stops.
The staff and lecturers in the school of maths are generally very good, and always willing to support students. The campus and location is excellent and perfectly suited to student living. The school has a social feel and it is very inclusive.
pros great city, lots of things to do in uni (clubs etc) and outside (bullring etc) big university, so lots of resources, good study spaces cons admin teams for courses can be unorganised wellbeing team are v slow to respond, although great when (if)you eventually get an appointment
Very cramped working spaces and minimal quiet zones and expensive food Widespread and big campus
Good facilities but you have to teach all of the content yourself. Lectures and all small SGT’s are useless but we’re forced to go in for attendance. Essays are not relevant to the course either and just feel like I’m wasting my time completing them.
It's overall a really great university and the school of PTR (philosophy, theology, religion) is really welcoming and the people lecturing are really great. The campus is beautiful and I have not regretted going here. The biggest problem with the uni is the student mental health support. Unfortunately, I have had a very bad experience trying to get support from the university with regard to mental health.
4.3
Best - being on campus. Worst - student support.