For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research.

Founded in 1900, we are the original ‘redbrick’ University and part of the prestigious Russell Group. Our thriving student population enjoys a wide range of courses, and exceptional campus and research facilities.

The 10 Nobel Laureates we count among our staff and alumni have contributed to some of science’s greatest discoveries. From the invention of the microwave, to recent breakthroughs in Higgs Boson and Gravitational Waves, our research provides innovative solutions to the challenges we face in our city, our region and across the globe.

We encourage and empower people to turn ideas into reality and make important things happen.