University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a prestigious institution recognized as one of the top universities globally and a member of the Russell Group.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1900
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- CEO
- Professor Adam Tickell
About
The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University) is a public research university located in Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900, succeeding Queen's College, Birmingham and Mason Science College. The university holds the distinction of being the first English civic or 'red brick' university to receive its own royal charter and is known for its commitment to quality education and world-leading research. With a diverse student population of approximately 24,885 undergraduates and 13,825 postgraduates as of the 2022/23 academic year, the University of Birmingham is the 10th largest in the UK out of 169 institutions. Its annual income for 2023/24 is £926 million, drawing £205.2 million from research grants and expenditures totaling £726.5 million. The university boasts a strong reputation in research, ranking equally 13th out of 129 institutions in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.