University of Birmingham
speciality: Economics

I have positively enjoyed my university experience so far. Birmingham has provided my with so many future life skills and I have truly developed into the best version of myself. The university provides a supportive environment and a multitude of facilities and opportunities to help students to grow academically and personally. The campus is certainly one of my favourite aspects. the beautiful red brick buildings and sense of community have provided so much comfort away from home.
Academically, the quality of teaching is high and communication with lecturers is excellent. The library has plenty of resources and study spots, making it a great place during exam season. As an International Business with French student, I have a mixture of lectures and seminars. As part of the business programme, we are required to engage with a lot of group work. I have had mixed experiences with group projects. In general, I have had the opportunity to work with students from across the world, which has been insightful to learn about different cultures and alternative perspectives. However, I have struggled with the lack of effort from some group members in the past and I have often had to carry the weight of the work. Despite this, we have a platform that allows us to rate other group members across various criterion so that the lecturer can alter grades depending on which group members have truly contributed to the project. I can honestly say that the academic support is strong and the resources available to us are plentiful.
Outside of academics the university provides a multitude of opportunities, ranging from societies to sports to events. For the past two years I have played Lacrosse for my university team and even had the opportunity to captain and work alongside other committee members. For me, joining a sports team has been the most important and valuable aspect of my university life. I have made so many friends whilst enjoying playing the sport I love, which has been great for my mental and physical health. I especially enjoy playing competitive matches against other universities. The university also has a well-equipped gym with access to a swimming pool and sauna.
The Student Union is constantly hosting events, ranging from daytime to evening activities. It is a social hub and has recently been transformed into a Wetherspoons. The student community is strong at Birmingham and the opportunities made available to students has really helped me to go out of my comfort zone and try something different.
Go Global are the team in charge of organising a year abroad. Students can travel to countries all around the world for either 1 semester or a whole year. I would recommend considering a year abroad since it is something that is much easier to do as a university student and an experience of a lifetime.
Overall, my time at Birmingham has helped me build valuable skills and become more confident in my abilities. I would highly recommend the university to students looking for a welcoming environment with hundreds of opportunities for personal and professional development.

The program modules are enjoyable. Main modules include Principles of Economics, Maths for Economics, Statistics, and Global Economics. Some are boring however understandable as all areas of economics need to be presented. Often the teachers are very monotone or could explain things in a more understandable manner. The student life is diverse and enjoyable.

I would take into consideration private study rooms for students and make spaces larger. Also, in the cafeteria sense, students should be offered more variety. Lastly, the program is very well taught.

I study in the University of Birmingham’s Dubai campus and the campus has a very friendly community, with approachable staff and faculty members, as well as students. Since the university has a competitive atmosphere, it breeds a desire to excel among students and encourages them to perform to the best of their abilities. Moreover, the lecturers offer assistance to students via one-one meetings, that can be scheduled by students.
The University provides various internship opportunities with reputable companies to its students so they can effectively build their CV.

As a student of this prestigious university, I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to study in the UK. Their student life is so vibrant and very inclusive so you are sure to find societies and activities you like. They have special emphasis on integrating different cultures together. Their faculty are so knowledgeable in their subjects and are very approachable. The career services are one of the best and won’t stop till you get your dream placement. Wellbeing support is one of their best features. They will make sure you enjoy your time at university.

It’s a great uni that caters to the needs of students. The teachers are all very understanding of the students needs and caters to each of them and the staff are all friendly. The university is building towards a stronger community amongst the students.

It is a Great university with a beautiful campus. A lot of facilities available for students. There is a good student life with lot of international students . A good teaching and lot of great professors.

The University of Birmingham is a triple-accredited higher education institution with a track record. With it main campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the University and all its schools exude a warm and enabling environment aimed at delivering a world-class learning experience, no matter your chosen mode of learning, either full-time or distance online learning. The student enrollment advisors are supportive and walk you through the application process and the student support advisors continue to give support to students throughout their learning journey.

The University offers a wide range of programs and degrees and they cater to a diverse multi-national student body and an active thriving international community. The tuition and accommodation fees are affordable and there are scholarships opportunities and bursaries for qualifying domestic and international students. Throughout your study, you are engaged in an exciting, relevant and value-adding learning experience with seasoned professors, module leaders and guest tutors.

The University of Birmingham has thrived during the Covid-19 pandemic by progressing somewhat seamlessly to online learning and working from home for its students and Staff respectively, supported by the Student Well-being team. The Student Guild officers are also very supportive to the student body and the officers who are also students are attuned with the pains and challenges of the students, with which they escalate to the School’s management for resolution.

The University of Birmingham is a citadel of learning excellence and I am proud to be an alumni of the school, because I know I have gotten value from investing in my education and choosing the University as the institution to receive my postgraduate award.

I encourage anyone planning to attend the University as a student, to sign up for the open days organised on campus or virtually, to immense themselves firsthand in the excellent learning experience and culture of progressive education, that University of Birmingham promise to offer to all its prospective students.