Initially established as the Birmingham College of Art with roots dating back to 1843, Birmingham City University was designated as a polytechnic in 1971 and gained university status in 1992. With over 26,900 students from around 100 countries, it's a large and diverse university set in the heart of Birmingham with a focus on practice-based learning. From 2011, the University has undertaken a major investment in its estates and facilities to create a campus fit for the future - and guess what; actor, writer, comedian and charitable campaigner Sir Lenny Henry is the Chancellor.
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Initially established as the Birmingham College of Art with roots dating back to 1843, Birmingham City University was designated as a polytechnic in 1971 and gained university status in 1992. With over 26,900 students from around 100 countries, it's a large and diverse university set in the heart of Birmingham with a focus on practice-based learning. From 2011, the University has undertaken a major investment in its estates and facilities to create a campus fit for the future - and guess what; actor, writer, comedian and charitable campaigner Sir Lenny Henry is the Chancellor.
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Aside from being a global city with under-20s accounting for 29% of its population, Birmingham is a central city with excellent links to many other major UK cities. Students recognise the teaching at Birmingham City University as a huge plus; the teaching staff come from and maintain links with industry, providing great insight and contacts. The student employment agency, OpportUNIty – Student Jobs on Campus, allows you to apply for paid roles at the University too, which has helped many students with their finances and study on many internationally accredited courses.
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Initially established as the Birmingham College of Art with roots dating back to 1843, Birmingham City University was designated as a polytechnic in 1971 and gained university status in 1992. With over 26,900 students from around 100 countries, it's a large and diverse university set in the heart of Birmingham with a focus on practice-based learning. From 2011, the University has undertaken a major investment in its estates and facilities to create a campus fit for the future - and guess what; actor, writer, comedian and charitable campaigner Sir Lenny Henry is the Chancellor.
What students think
Aside from being a global city with under-20s accounting for 29% of its population, Birmingham is a central city with excellent links to many other major UK cities. Students recognise the teaching at Birmingham City University as a huge plus; the teaching staff come from and maintain links with industry, providing great insight and contacts. The student employment agency, OpportUNIty – Student Jobs on Campus, allows you to apply for paid roles at the University too, which has helped many students with their finances and study on many internationally accredited courses.
Aside from being a global city with under-20s accounting for 29% of its population, Birmingham is a central city with excellent links to many other major UK cities. Students recognise the teaching at Birmingham City University as a huge plus; the teaching staff come from and maintain links with industry, providing great insight and contacts. The student employment agency, OpportUNIty – Student Jobs on Campus, allows you to apply for paid roles at the University too, which has helped many students with their finances and study on many internationally accredited courses.