University College Birmingham

Established: 

• 1957 (originally Birmingham College of Food and Domestic Arts), becoming BCFTCS in 1980s, then UCB in 2007. 

League tables 2011: 

• 121st – Times University League Tables

Other rankings: 

• Reaccreditation by the University of Birmingham 
• Taught Degree Awarding Powers 
• Hospitality Assured Quality Accreditation 
• Matrix Standard

Number of Students: 

• 7,500

International Students: 

• 14.6% of undergraduate student population(add in)

Specialist/Research: 

• University College Birmingham is the UK's specialist institution for HE business programmes in the fields of hospitality, tourism and management.  Our HE programmes in the fields of business, sports therapy, events, food management, marketing, culinary arts, early years and spa management are also internationally renowned. 
• Strong links with industry underpin the excellent placement opportunities available to students and also ensure that our programmes are up to date and in line with providing the skills and training students need for their chosen careers. 
• UCB has five academic schools encapsulating specialist undergraduate and postgraduate subjects: Business and Marketing; Childhood and Education; Hospitality, Food and Events Management; Recreation, Sport and Tourism; and Sports Therapy and Salon Management. 
• Strong links with industry include those with international companies such as Disney, TUI, Hilton Hotels and Marriott, while local partners include Sport Birmingham, the Jewellery Quarter and the Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons.
• Many courses have work placements, all arranged by UCB. It also delivers courses in overseas locations such as Hong Kong, Mauritius, Jamaica, Macao and the Maldives.
• Because of strong partnerships with European and international colleges, students can also transfer to UCB to top up their qualifications.

Key Facts:

• UCB has 7400 students and specialises in vocational degree and postgraduate programmes. 
• Within six months of graduating 92% of students are employed or in full time education
• It was the first to be a government recognised Beacon college for outstanding teaching and learning and for being well led and managed.

Campuses:

The main campus is in Summer Row in the city centre, close to the entertainment quarter on Broad St and the International Convention Centre; postgraduates have their own new base a few minutes’ walk towards the Jewellery Quarter.  

Studying in Birmingham:

If you're thinking about studying at the University, find out more in the student section of Visit Birmingham, the city's official tourist information website.