Rankings of University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.

Latest ranking updates for University of Birmingham
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE World University Rankings update. University of Birmingham achieves place 101.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: University of Birmingham ranks 19 in the latest The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian League Table update. University of Birmingham achieves place 37.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking update. University of Birmingham achieves place 151.

University rankings

    • #15 
    • #20 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #37 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #14 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #101 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #84 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #111 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #9 
    • #157 
    THE Global Employability University Ranking
    [Published 23 November, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #126 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 16 November, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #89 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #151 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #180 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #139 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #82 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #229 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #86 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #101 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #114 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #50 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #116 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #124 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #8 
    • #132 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #46 
    Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe
    [Published 30 April, 2019]
    • #8 
    • #111 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #35 
    • #492 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #81 
    THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
    [Published 10 May, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #56 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #19 
    • #301 
    Agricultural Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #301 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #174 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #10 
    • #166 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #16 
    • #90 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #5 
    History of Art
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #7 
    History of Art, Architecture & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #11 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #24 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #12 
    • #76 
    Accounting & Finance
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #22 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #88 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #19 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #122 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #92 
    Economics & Business
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #101 
    Hospitality & Leisure Management
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #74 
    Management

    [Published ]
    • #28 
    • #201 
    Management
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #76 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #7 
    • #110 
    Artificial Intelligence
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #176 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #258 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #138 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Education

    • #14 
    • #20 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #62 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #64 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #76 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #87 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #101 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Engineering

    • #12 
    • #12 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #201 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #6 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #151 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #184 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #196 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #31 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #127 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #201 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #224 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #8 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #201 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #301 
    Electrical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #126 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #180 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #66 
    Engineering - Chemical
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Engineering - Civil & Structural
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #51 
    Engineering - Mineral & Mining
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #144 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #16 
    General Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #234 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #6 
    Materials Technology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #12 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #22 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #164 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #216 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #212 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #5 
    • #6 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #51 
    Communication & Media Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #8 
    • #11 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #28 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #27 
    English Language & Literature
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #19 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #14 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #20 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #16 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #49 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Modern Langugages
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Law

    • #16 
    • #22 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #32 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #75 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #101 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Mathematics

    • #15 
    • #20 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #32 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #137 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #151 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #351 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #154 
    Statistics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #8 
    • #40 
    Anatomy & Physiology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #51 
    Clinical Medicine
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #65 
    Clinical Medicine
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #8 
    Dentistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #10 
    Dentistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #22 
    Dentistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #39 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #100 
    Immunology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #104 
    Immunology
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #19 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #26 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #67 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #15 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #51 
    Nursing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Nursing
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #11 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #92 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #35 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #151 
    Public Health
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #14 
    • #20 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #76 
    Biological Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #126 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #174 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #106 
    Biology & Biochemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #28 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #121 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Earth & Marine Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #101 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #163 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #14 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #101 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #173 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #185 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #195 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #101 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #148 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #51 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #95 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #112 
    Physics & Astronomy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #11 
    • #14 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    Archaeology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #151 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #36 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #51 
    Development Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #18 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #78 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #151 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #141 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #37 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #38 
    • #49 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #51 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #14 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #21 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #43 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #51 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #12 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #29 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #43 
    Philosophy
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #19 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #34 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #51 
    Politics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #23 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #52 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #72 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #74 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #119 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #49 
    Social Policy & Administration
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #98 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #151 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #10 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #66 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #13 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #47 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #8 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #32 
    Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #2 
    • #6 
    Sports Related Subjects
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #17 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Birmingham

Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Arts Visual & Performing
Physiotherapy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Medicine & Health
Physics & Astronomy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#4 
Natural Sciences
Social Policy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#5 
Social Studies & Humanities
Materials Technology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Engineering
Communication & Media Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Journalism & Media Studies
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Sports Science
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#7 
Computer Science
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#11 
Languages & Literature
Business & Management Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#19 
Business

Student Reviews for University of Birmingham

Student satisfaction:
4.5 (based on 2005 student reviews)

“Fantastic university is every way. The campus is stunning, the facilities are top-notch and the lecturers are real professionals. It also holds the record for the first Red Brick university in the world!.”

“Great campus for studying with kind and professional staff, and the campus is very well connected to the city centre.”

About University of Birmingham

PROS

  • Those studying at the University of Birmingham speak well of the impressive campus grounds, and about its Traditional Red Brick architecture.
  • The library’s vast collection is a major benefit that students highlight. Its quiet work areas and abundance of computers help students to concentrate on studying.
  • Students agree that newcomers should make use of the nearby train station, as it gives quick access to Birmingham City Centre.

CONS

  • A significant number of students have expressed their concerns that courses tend to be overcrowded. This makes it difficult to speak with your lecturers.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1825
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1214 158 900
Address:
Edgbaston
Birmingham
England UK
Website:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 6.0)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Birmingham

  Course
1 English and History - BA 100/100 (10 student reviews)
2 Mathematical Economics and Statistics - BSc 97/100 (28 student reviews)
3 Biochemistry with Professional Placement - MSci 95/100 (18 student reviews)
4 Pharmacy - MPharm 94/100 (43 student reviews)
5 Modern Languages and Music - BA 93/100 (24 student reviews)
6 Music - BMus 93/100 (21 student reviews)
7 Mathematics and Music - BA 93/100 (24 student reviews)
8 Civil Engineering with Industrial Year - MEng 92/100 (20 student reviews)
9 History and Theology - BA 92/100 (24 student reviews)
10 Politics Religion and Philosophy - BA 92/100 (24 student reviews)
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
3115 total respondents

Student composition of University of Birmingham

Business and Management:
3835
medicine (non-specific):
3545
English Studies:
1825
Computing:
1700
Law:
1690
Biosciences:
1455
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
1440
education and teaching:
1345
Politics:
1310
Psychology:
1240
Social Policy:
1205
Nursing and Midwifery:
1095
Economics:
905
Mathematical Sciences:
865
History:
855
geography, earth and environmental studies:
850
Mechanical Engineering:
850
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
835
Physics and Astronomy:
820
languages and area studies :
710
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
670
Civil Engineering:
640
Chemistry:
570
Dentistry:
465
materials and technology:
440
Philosophy:
430
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
415
allied health:
400
Performing Arts:
320
Anthropology:
245
Classics:
235
Theology and Religious Studies:
190
Creative Arts and Design:
125
Archaeology:
40
China:
4650
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
400
India:
275
Saudi Arabia:
265
Nigeria:
255
United States:
185
Canada:
175
Singapore:
145
United Arab Emirates:
135
Malaysia:
120
Korea (South):
115
Indonesia:
90
Turkey:
85
Oman:
65
Taiwan:
60
Japan:
55
Egypt:
50
Pakistan:
45
Kenya:
45
Switzerland:
45
Thailand:
40
Ghana:
40
Bangladesh:
40
Bahrain:
35
Kuwait:
35
Brazil:
25
South Africa:
25
Sri Lanka:
25
Iran:
25
Qatar:
25
Russia:
25
Vietnam:
20
Australia:
20
Peru:
20
Norway:
20
Uganda:
20
Jordan:
15
Mauritius:
15
Lebanon:
15
Trinidad and Tobago:
15
Tanzania:
15
Zambia:
15
Kazakhstan:
15
Zimbabwe:
15
Botswana:
15
Chile:
10
Ecuador:
10
Sudan:
10
Mexico:
10
Libya:
10
Ivory Coast:
10
Cayman Islands:
10
Algeria:
5
Yemen:
5
Barbados:
5
Panama:
5
Bermuda:
5
Ukraine:
5
Jamaica:
5
Albania:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Colombia:
5
Brunei:
5
Malawi:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Maldives:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Mongolia:
5
Philippines:
5
Sierra Leone:
5
Morocco:
5
Angola:
5
New Zealand:
5
Gambia, The:
5
Iraq:
5
Israel:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Cameroon:
5

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