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For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and research. As a founding Russell Group member and the original ‘redbrick’ university, our high-quality teaching will help you take your career to the next level. We are of the country’s most consistently sought-after universities by the UK’s top graduate employers, and have been for the last decade. With a wealth of opportunities to choose from across study and research, Birmingham has one of the most extensive postgraduate course portfolios in the UK. Hosting an international community of more than 8000 staff and 38,000 students, you’ll work alongside world-leading academics in a diverse community.

Why study at the University of Birmingham?

With more than 600 programmes to choose from, Birmingham is one of the most popular universities for postgraduate study.

Study at a leading Russell Group university, ranked 76th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.

Discover our 267-acre campus in Edgbaston, where you will work across world-leading research facilities and green spaces.

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76th

in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. Top 2 – Most targeted university in the UK by graduate employers (High Fliers, 2026)

Birmingham  United Kingdom

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About the University of Birmingham

With world-class research and outstanding global education as our core mission, the University of Birmingham strives to increase the volume and quality of our research to make an even greater difference to the world around us. We will be the UK’s exemplary civic university, remaining firmly committed to our foundations in the highly diverse communities, people, and economy of the city of Birmingham and the West Midlands.

At Birmingham, our postgraduate researchers don’t just contribute to their fields — they drive discovery, innovation, and change. Through our University Doctoral School, we offer a unified, inspiring environment where your research journey is supported every step of the way. We work across all subject areas to offer exceptional supervision; tailored researcher development; wellbeing support and community engagement; global opportunities and sector placements; and career preparation for life after your research — whatever your future holds.

We are committed to creating a more sustainable university and world, creating a clear strategy through our 2030 Strategic Framework. We encourage people to turn their ideas into reality, producing 10 Nobel Laureates across our staff and alumni. Our research provides innovative solutions to the challenges we face in our city, our region and across the globe. Birmingham will continue to increase the volume and quality of our research to make an even greater difference to the world around us.


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The University of Birmingham offers its own Students Union through The Guild of Students, including over 300 active student groups and societies. Covering your interests and activities, they cater for our entire student community. The Postgraduate and Mature Students Association (PGMSA) is a student-led group that champions the needs of postgraduates and mature students. The PGMSA aims to help empower postgraduates to make friends through common interests and values.

To help you adjust to life as a postgraduate, the Guild also offers free, impartial advice for all students. There’s welfare support available online or on campus, including bespoke services for international students. Our Global Buddies scheme creates new connections while providing guidance across your personal and professional development.

You can earn while you learn here at the university, helping you manage your finances while you study and gain work experience relevant to you. We have part-time vacancies across the university itself, city-centre and the local community. To help you develop your skills and confidence, you can sign up to a variety of workshops with the Guild and Careers Network. From volunteering opportunities to paid work on campus, it’s easy to make new friends and connect with the second city.

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