Where to Study in the UK – Birmingham
Where to study in the UK – Birmingham
Did you know that Birmingham is the second largest city in the United Kingdom after London? Located in the West Midlands and approximately two hours by train to central London, Birmingham is the social, cultural, financial and commercial centre of the Midlands.
Universities in Birmingham
Birmingham is home to five universities including Aston University, University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, University College Birmingham and Newman University. The city also hosts campuses of the University of Ulster and University of Roehampton. Therefore, it is not surprising that Birmingham has the second-largest higher education student population in all the UK (78,259 full-time students aged 18-74 according to the 2011 Census).
Entertainment in Birmingham
The young population of Birmingham means there is plenty of entertainment and nightlife. These range from VR game centres to indoor Go Karting to visiting the famous Cadbury World for a chocolatey treat! For those of you who fancy a night out, Broad Street is Birmingham’s central hub for bars and nightclubs.
Transport network
The city is served by an extensive bus network, an urban rail system as well as a light rail. Getting around the city without a car is easy. For travels outside the city, Birmingham Airport is located six miles east of the city centre in Solihull. Birmingham New Street is the busiest station in the UK outside of London and services long distance train travel all over the country. Thanks to its convenient location, students can easily explore the rest of the UK and Europe in their free time.
Work in Birmingham
Birmingham is famous for its manufacturing roots and is frequently described as the first industrial town of the UK. With its status as England’s “Second City”, there are plenty of opportunities for part-time work or pursuing a work placement during your studies.
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