University of Birmingham: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #108 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #27 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #11 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #9 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 5 | In Birmingham |
| #11 of 1,887 | For Public Policy / Administration |
| Top100 | For 92 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- birmingham.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 38%*
* The University of Birmingham is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education(GCE) or equivalent with passes in 3 subjects at Advanced ('A') level or a combination of 'A' and Advanced Supplementary ('AS') passes; Adequate standard of literacy and numeracy |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
Research profile
University of Birmingham is a world-class research university with 189,752 scientific papers published and 6,569,255 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.
University of Birmingham majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1698 | 21038 |
| 1994 | 1925 | 22183 |
| 1995 | 2082 | 24873 |
| 1996 | 2202 | 26619 |
| 1997 | 2430 | 28995 |
| 1998 | 2354 | 32074 |
| 1999 | 2502 | 35629 |
| 2000 | 2742 | 42237 |
| 2001 | 2811 | 46895 |
| 2002 | 2777 | 53490 |
| 2003 | 3168 | 62700 |
| 2004 | 3095 | 69229 |
| 2005 | 3264 | 82072 |
| 2006 | 3788 | 90963 |
| 2007 | 4086 | 103474 |
| 2008 | 4137 | 115586 |
| 2009 | 4194 | 131439 |
| 2010 | 4685 | 146000 |
| 2011 | 4746 | 164448 |
| 2012 | 5314 | 186159 |
| 2013 | 5761 | 206587 |
| 2014 | 5842 | 226289 |
| 2015 | 6143 | 243015 |
| 2016 | 6522 | 263444 |
| 2017 | 6712 | 283280 |
| 2018 | 7310 | 315170 |
| 2019 | 7830 | 361260 |
| 2020 | 8714 | 438612 |
| 2021 | 9032 | 506328 |
| 2022 | 8290 | 486619 |
| 2023 | 8845 | 509535 |
| 2024 | 7607 | 505614 |
| 2025 | 6258 | 461562 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Birmingham gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £19,900 - £24,000 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £7,290 - £12,700 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £17,000 - £22,500 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Birmingham.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Religion, Social Sciences, Technology, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, African Studies, American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Applied Linguistics, Archaeology, Art History, Biological and Life Sciences, Canadian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Geography, Heritage Preservation, History, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Medicine, Modern Languages, Music, Oncology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Religion, Sports, Theatre, Theology, Writing |
University of Birmingham alumni
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Tim Curry
- Enrolled in the University of Birmingham
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- memoiristfilm producercomediantelevision actorsinger
- Biography
-
Timothy James Curry is an Emmy Award-winning English actor and singer. He is famous for playing many villainous roles and rose to prominence as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), reprising the role he had originated in the 1973 London, 1974 Los Angeles, and 1975 Broadway musical stage productions of The Rocky Horror Show.
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Matthew Goode
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Matthew William Goode is an English actor. He made his screen debut in 2002 with ABC's television film Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister. His breakthrough role was in the romantic comedy Chasing Liberty (2004), for which he received a nomination at the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Breakout Movie Star – Male. He then appeared in a string of supporting roles in films, such as Woody Allen's Match Point (2005), the romantic comedy Imagine Me and You (2006), and the period drama Copying Beethoven (2006). He earned praise for his performances as Charles Ryder in the 2008 film adaptation of the novel Brideshead Revisited and as Ozymandias in the superhero film Watchmen (2009). He then starred in the romantic comedy Leap Year (2010) and Australian drama Burning Man (2011), the latter earnt him nominations for Best Actor at both the Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards and the AACTA Awards.
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Christine McVie
- Occupations
- singerkeyboardistsongwriter
- Biography
-
Christine Anne McVie was an English musician. She was the keyboardist and one of the vocalists and songwriters of the rock band Fleetwood Mac.
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Simon Le Bon
- Occupations
- singersongwritersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Simon John Charles Le Bon MBE is an English singer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the new wave band Duran Duran and its offshoot Arcadia. Le Bon has received three Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. He also received an MBE from Charles III in 2024.
University of Birmingham faculties and divisions
| College : Arts and Law | American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Art History, Canadian Studies, Cultural Studies, English, History, Law, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Theatre, Theology |
|---|---|
| College : Engineering and Physical Sciences | Astronomy and Space Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Physics |
| College : Life and Environmental Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Psychology, Sports |
| College : Medical and Dental Sciences | Demography and Population, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Immunology, Medicine, Oncology |
| College : Social Sciences | Accountancy, Economics, Education, Finance, Government, Management, Social Policy, Social Sciences |
General information
| Founded | 1900 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | OfS, QAA |
| Motto | Per Ardua ad Alta Through hard work, great heights are achieved |
| Colors | blue, gold, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Edgbaston Birmingham, BI5 2TT United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,137,000 |