The University of Birmingham has a high level of academic excellence and a reputation for strong research encouraging our students to learn by enquiry.
It is believed that the university is the FIRST and ORIGINAL redbrick university in the country!
The University of Birmingham also has the first established Students Union (Guild of Students) in the country. High levels of excellence in Sport having remained in the top three in the BUSA inter-university sports teams rankings for over the past 15 years. The university has a strong tradition in music and have the Barber Institute of Fine Arts (one of Europe's best small art galleries) based on campus.
It is known to have a friendly community - students frequently comment on the advantages of being a campus University, so close to the heart of a city and offering a strong campus based social life which is enhanced by the offerings of the city nearby.
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Facilities for Education
Library services - The University printed collections are housed in the main library and nine site libraries and resource centres. There is also a growing electronic collection of resources, books, periodicals, databases available via the campus network and externally through the internet.
By continually investing in technology, facilities, resource and people, we aim to support the high quality research and learning environment the university aspires to. A range of services are available at the library service points, including book loans, stationary sales. There is help for students in the library as well an online support.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts has an outstanding collection of Old Masters alongside and modern classics. You’ll see works by Bellini, Poussin, Rubens, Gainsborough, Rossetti, Monet, Degas and Magritte. They also have a regular programme of exhibitions, concerts, lectures and events - all open to the public. The Good Britain Guide 2004 declared it 'Gallery of the Year'.
Facilities of Recreation
The Vale
15-20 minutes walking distance from the main campus and approximately 3km from Birmingham city centre. It currently comprises of 5 residence sites, the village houses approximately 1,900 students and offers a variety of types of accommodation. At the heart of the village is The Hub which boasts fantastic facilities for all residents and non residents. It comprises of 'Fusion' - dining area; 'Bar One' - main bar and nightclub ; 'Upper Rio's' - contemporary coffee bar ; 'Lower Rio's' bottle bar and nightclub.
Go@OLRC
Go@OLRC is a great new coffee shop facility located in the foyer of the Orchard Learning Resource Centre, on the Selly Oak campus, home to the BBC Drama village. The coffee shop provides a wide range sandwiches, panini's, jacket patatoes, pasta salads and speciality coffee's.
Open days
The next undergraduate Open Days will be held on 21 and 22 June 2012. Registration will be open from March onwards.
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