University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham, founded in 1900 by Queen Victoria, is ranked amongst the world’s top 100 institutions and is a member of the UK’s Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Its work brings people from across the world to Birmingham: leading researchers and teachers and more than 8,500 international students from over 150 countries.
Some highlights:
- Situated in the UK’s largest healthcare region, with access to one of Europe’s largest and most diverse populations, UoB’s leading health institutes address major global issues, including Healthy Aging, Mental Health and Translational Medicine. They transform services and public policy and improve care and outcomes.
- The Jubilee Centre in the School of Education interrogates the importance of virtue for public and professional life. Jubilee’s bespoke character education programme underpins the University of Birmingham School curriculum, preparing pupils to make wise choices for happy, fulfilling lives.
- The Institute for Research into Superdiversity is a research leader in migration and displacement. The West Midlands Regional Economic Development Institute develops practical recommendations to inform regional and national economic growth policies in conjunction with local government.
- Birmingham’s unique Institute of Forest Research, Energy Institute and Air Pollution group make a measurable difference to well-being by improving the quality of the environment, locally and globally.
EUniWell responsible persons
Prof. Robin A. Mason
Pro-Vice Chancellor International
University of Birmingham
Dr. Erica Arthur
Head of Global Partnerships (Europe & South America)
University of Birmingham
Facts & Figures
- Students: 34,000
- Educators & Staff: 8,000
- Faculties & Departments: 29 faculties in 5 colleges