School Overview
Officially established in 1900, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research for more than a century.
We are the original "red brick" university and are part of the prestigious Russell Group of Universities; Our thriving student population enjoys a wide range of courses as well as outstanding campus and research facilities.
Among our staff and alumni are 10 Nobel laureates who have contributed to some of the greatest scientific discoveries, including the recent Higgs boson and gravitational waves. Our research provides innovative solutions to the challenges facing our cities, regions and the globe.
We encourage and empower people to turn ideas into reality and make important things happen.