The University of Birmingham is a well-known British institution offering leading undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It is part of the Russell Group, a small set of universities recognised for academic achievement and opportunity. Located in the Edgbaston area of the UK's second city, Birmingham offers a blend of campus and city life. In addition, the university is very diverse and multicultural, as is the city of Birmingham. Students are welcomed warmly and have plenty of academic and leisure opportunities on and off campus.
As the University owns 80% of its accommodation, students can find many housing options on and off campus. On campus, the university offers many accommodation options. These range from self-catered rooms to ensuite catered accommodations. There are also four separate accommodation villages, which have different amenities and social areas available.
Birmingham has a lively and inclusive campus that caters for all students. At the student union, over 500 different clubs are available to join. Among these are several sports teams, and faith, culture, music and language clubs. The university also has a student-led radio station, newspaper and the Guild - a student forum. Also on campus is a university train station, from which students can head to Birmingham city centre and other regional locations.