University of Birmingham

For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research.

We are the original ‘redbrick’ University, part of the prestigious Russell Group; our thriving student population enjoys a wide range of courses, and exceptional campus and research facilities.

The 10 Nobel Laureates we count among our staff and alumni have contributed to some of science’s greatest discoveries, including in recent times the Higgs Boson and Gravitational Waves. Our research provides innovative solutions to the challenges we face in our city, our region and across the globe.

We are a member of the Russell Group with a well established international reputation for teaching and research excellence.   

It's part of our mission to nurture a culture that provides opportunities for all to flourish and succeed. Our staff are essential to our continued success. 

The promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the mission and vision of the University of Birmingham.  It's embedded in our six core pillars, our values, and ambition for the future which are set out in our Strategic Framework.