University of Birmingham
About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham (informally Birmingham University) is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen’s College, Birmingham (founded in 1825 as the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery), and Mason Science College (established in 1875 by Sir Josiah Mason), making it the UK’s first civic or ‘redbrick’ university.It is a founding member of both the Russell Group of British research universities and the international network of research universities. Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterized by a tradition of innovation, research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge, and made an impact on people’s lives.
Class Profile
- Student Strength - 37000
- Faculty - 5495
- Nobel Laureates - 11
- Student Faculty Ratio - 13:1
- Number of US States represented - 39
- Number of Countries represented - 150
- Number of International Students - 5000
- Gender - Women - 58.6% | Male - 41.6%
Test Scores
- Average GPA - 3.2
- Average GMAT Score - 650
- Average GRE Score - 316
- Average TOEFL - 100
Campus
Area – 276 Acres
No. of campuses – 2
Research
Funds Awarded – £174m
Research grants – £99m
Endowment
Endowment – £112 million
Source: www.birmingham.ac.uk