Student Accommodation Near University of Birmingham

Student housing near the University of Birmingham

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Where UoB is based

The central University of Birmingham campus is in Edgbaston, and the campus is set across 250 acres.

For commuting, there’s a dedicated University rail station close to campus, called University (Birmingham), and the centre of campus is around a five-minute walk from the station. If you’re travelling from the city centre, frequent buses also run from around New Street Station toward the Bristol Road / Edgbaston Park Road area.

University rankings and what Birmingham is known for

The University of Birmingham is a Russell Group university, so it’s widely viewed as a research-led option with a comprehensive subject spread.

University Rankings

The university ranks 14th in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2026, and 76th globally from the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What subjects is UoB known for?

Birmingham has strong performance across a wide range of subjects. In The Complete University Guide subject table for 2026, 25 subjects are ranked in the UK top 10. A few stand-out areas in rankings include:

• Communication & Media Studies (1st)

• Social Policy (2nd)

• Computer Science (5th)

• Physiotherapy (4th)

• Sports Science (4th)

• Chemical Engineering (6th)

Outside pure rankings, it’s also known for employability support. Careers Network engages with 300+ employers on campus each year, alongside internships and work experience routes.

Private student accommodation near UoB

These are the areas students most commonly compare when searching for UoB accommodation:

Selly Oak

The classic choice for shared student houses and a student-heavy high street.

Edgbaston

Closer to campus, often has a calmer feel depending on the street.

Harborne

More neighbourhood vibe, usually chosen by students who want something less term-time hectic.

Birmingham city centre

Useful if you also work centrally, or want easy access to Birmingham New Street for travel.

Getting to key hubs from UoB

Birmingham New Street

There’s a high-frequency rail link between Birmingham New Street and University Station, and the centre of campus is a short walk from there.

Selly Oak station

If you live in Selly Oak, the train to Birmingham New Street takes around 10 minutes and runs frequently.

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