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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham is a university in Birmingham, England, in a campus setting. How it compares on official data.
12th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 74.3 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Birmingham | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 88.0% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 4,071 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 92.1% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 72.2% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £40,300 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 9% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Birmingham | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 90.3% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 87.7% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 83.1% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 87.9% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 92.1% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 83.5% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Birmingham appears in 21 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | 3rd of 108 | 92.0% | £62,60050% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 7th of 122 | 86.8% | £49,40037% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 5th of 87 | 89.8% | £41,40017% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 6th of 100 | 87.7% | £34,40015% above the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 3rd of 41 | 91.2% | £31,8004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 7th of 74 | 88.6% | £33,30010% above the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 5th of 51 | 85.5% | £35,9008% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 5th of 43 | 88.7% | £33,70010% above the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 10th of 57 | 89.4% | £30,4001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 13th of 63 | 82.9% | £45,8004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 11th of 49 | 88.6% | £54,2003% above the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 9th of 40 | 88.3% | £34,8004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 11th of 43 | 85.4% | £39,5003% above the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 14th of 45 | 89.7% | Not published |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 6th of 18 | 90.1% | £33,3002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Mathematical sciences | 10th of 27 | 90.9% | £44,7003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 23rd of 59 | 86.7% | Not published |
| Languages and area studies | 8th of 20 | 87.7% | £34,8004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Combined and general studies | 3rd of 6 | 84.7% | £34,80013% above the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 21st of 40 | 85.5% | £38,4007% above the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 49th of 75 | 78.9% | £36,2003% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Allied health, Architecture, building and planning, Chemistry, Health and social care, Materials and technology, Medicine and dentistry, Performing arts, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Physics and astronomy.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 144 to 159 band, and the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 296 full-time degree courses; 79 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 153 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Bronze, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Birmingham website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Birmingham
Average private rent in the Birmingham area was £1,099 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Birmingham.
Other universities and colleges in Birmingham: Arden University, Aston University, Birmingham City University, Birmingham Newman University, University College Birmingham.
Is University of Birmingham right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Birmingham: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Birmingham in the Be Wise ranking?
12th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 74.3 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Birmingham?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 88.0% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 4,071 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (87.9%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (83.1%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at University of Birmingham?
On Discover Uni data, 92.1% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Birmingham graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 72.2% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Birmingham graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £40,300 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 9% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Birmingham?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Birmingham's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Bronze for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Birmingham?
The ONS average private rent in the Birmingham area was £1,099 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.