Birmingham City University

Services & Facilities

Birmingham City University provides cutting-edge technologies and learning tools across all of our courses. From mock operating theatres, courtrooms and classrooms to state-of-the-art video production suites and photographic studios, our students have the perfect learning environment to develop the skills they need.

We have recently opened the £8.5million Doug Ellis Sports Centre, comprising an eight-court sports hall and 80-station fitness suite, at the City North Campus. Other recent developments include a £30 million redevelopment of our City South Campus, home to our faculty of health, and the £10 million refurbishment of our New Technology Institute building.

Over the next two years, a new £60 million building will be added to our campus at Millennium Point, in the city centre, to house our art and design courses, with cutting-edge technology including industry-standard photographic and TV studios. The University is committed to a second phase of this development which will further enhance our city centre presence.

Our plans for a city centre campus and a new home for our Conservatoire, coupled with investment already carried out elsewhere, will bring the total spending on our buildings in the next few years to around £180million.

Accommodation

One of the most exciting things about starting university is having the independence and freedom of your own place. Halls are a great way to meet new friends in a safe, comfortable and convenient environment. We have four halls of residence as well as rooms in private accommodation - all within easy reach of our city-wide campuses. Public transport is excellent, and you can take advantage of cost-effective student travel cards.

First year students living outside Birmingham are guaranteed accommodation. Prices range from £77 per week (single study bedroom) to £109.50 per week (en suite, prices vary). All rooms are connected to our data network, giving free access to all of the University’s online resources and the internet. All have phones, so you can call friends in other rooms in halls for free as well. Expect plenty of support and an emphasis on safety. Student assistants are also available at most sites to help with any problems residents may have. Students with disabilities and their support workers can be easily accommodated on all sites. Grounds are monitored by CCTV and regularly patrolled by 24-hour security staff.