University of Birmingham

Had such a good time the lecturers are very helpful which creates a good student support team and the work is interesting as well

Since starting university, my experience has been eye opening and life changing. The transition from a small school community to a large wider society with people of different ages and interests has helped me see the world from another perspective. University is the start to a life changing experience to help you reach the goal you want. This is what university of Birmingham has made me feel and I love every moment of it.

My university experience so far has been really good, the campus is beautiful and lively, with lots on offer. The facilities are brilliant, modern and always clean. The student lifestyle is made easier by the deals and offers through the university and making friends has never been so fun.

Lovely uni with a positive vibe and environment. Campus is not scattered all over Birmingham making it easier to find accommodation.

freshers week was very good socially and exploring the campus. the introduction to the course was poor. university accommodation was good. very social, nice rooms, very safe, fixed anything we had problems with. however, my flat had mould and ants - which they fixed but that should have never been a problem. the library is very good although could have more spaces. classrooms are great. sports facilities are extremely good. I have not had enough experience with the student union to comment. interesting content, lots of freedom and good lecturers city life is extremely good for nightlife and good day activities. the city can be unsafe though but as long as you're in a group it's good.

The vale student village, where most first year students live has a really good sense of community and is set in really beautiful grounds. You have all the assets of living in the second biggest city in the uk whilst enjoying the green spaces of edgbaston. The campus itself combines modern and old architecture really well and the teaching is really good quality as is the pastoral support, mental health support, academic support and disability support. The students are really friendly and everyone is keen to make friends! The nightlife is really good as well and the cultural scene in the city is really good. The uni also has its own train station which makes getting home easy.

Really good, there was plenty of activities to do, academic and non-academic such as free food and tickets, taster lectures and societies to look at. It was really enjoyable. I stayed in great accommodation, it was really modern and I had an ensuite. It was really close to uni but quite expensive. Sadly you also don't get to choose where you live. Really great facilities. I used the gym last year and it's close to home and really cheap. The union is amazing for drinks and societies too, as well as the library - you can find anything you want in there. There's a huge variety of modules to choose from, and I got to do my favourites. The lecturers are incredibly talented and are really invested in helping you learn and achieve. The contact hours are also low so I could do other activities during the week. Birmingham is an amazing city - there's a lot of culture there and so many venues to choose from, from mini-golf to clubbing. The museums are amazing and it's a beautiful place, with lots of green spaces too.

Really interesting course and a fantastic opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals.

It was great! The university provided a great student package which allowed me to experience several clubs and events and make a solid group of friends. The accommodation was clean, accessible and had very reliable internet access. It was a great place where I always felt safe. The library is incredible and the campus is brilliant. There is a helpful app guide and the the student union provide a lot of useful facilities. The course had a great mix of lectures and seminars, with a helpful online portal to help navigate tasks. The city is full of great nights and food options. The campus is well located to access the city centre.

freshers week was really great, it gave a chance for me to get familiar with my surroundings and the people around me! it also meant I could learn more about my course and some opportunities available to me

The accommodation is sociable, fun, but also great value for money. I live in the cheapest accommodation, and was initially quite wary, as it had shared bathrooms, but the accommodation price definitely makes it worth it and i’ve had no issue with it! Theres so many different accommodations to choose from, one to suit everyone

The facilities are great! there are loads of study spaces, loads of sports facilities available to everyone, and the campus and lecture halls/classrooms are all good

The lecturers were top academics in the field, so we had so much information from them about the course! They’re all really helpful and mindful of the fact that we are first year students. Law is definitely hard in the way that there is a lot of work, but personally I feel that the content isn’t too far from A levels

This university provides the ‘best of both worlds’ experience. By living on the Vale, I still have nature all around me and a lot of peace and quiet, but I can also walk into a busy city centre in less than 30 minutes. What more could you want?!

I would say don’t feel embarrassed or scared to seek help - make the effort to do that if you are unsure or struggling! Also, don’t worry about whether the people around you are doing more or less work than you, focus on yourself and your own goals! I would definitely say to make sure you do the reading and not leave it until the last minute. Seminars are also incredibly helpful, especially for topics you don’t understand, so try and go to them.