The University of Birmingham is one of our Universitas 21 exchange partners and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of Universities in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1900, it was the first British university to gain official royal charter in the 20th century. Located right outside the city center, the beautiful green campus covers 250 acres and has been ranked as one of the top three campus enivronments in the country.

Birmingham itself is a major European city located in the midlands of England, boasting first-class cultural, social and sporting facilities and superb restaurants.  With its international airport and convenient rail connections, Birmingham is an ideal place from which to explore the rest of the UK and continental Europe.