Student Accommodation near University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham (also known as Birmingham University or UoB) is a prominent institution situated in the second-largest city in the United Kingdom. Received its royal charter in 1900, it was the first civic or 'redbrick' university with students accepted regardless of their background and religion. As one of the founding members of the Russell Group, the university prides itself on a longstanding tradition of innovation and progressive initiatives, with a ranking of #80 in the latest QS World University Rankings 2025 and #11 out of 162 UK universities in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Located in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, UoB holds five colleges housing over 200 educational buildings. Offering over 300 undergraduate courses and 600 postgraduate courses, the university attracts 26,000 students to pursue higher education here. Among them, 5,000 are international students from over 130 countries, representing 18% of its student body. Together with 31% of its academic staff from overseas, the University of Birmingham claims to be one of the most diverse campuses in the UK, leading to a dynamic community for every student to study, challenge, and grow.

The University of Birmingham enjoys a convenient location in the city, just 25 minutes by public transport to Birmingham City Centre. With the other four key institutions, Birmingham City University, Aston University, University College Birmingham, and Newman University, student apartments can be found everywhere in the city but can also be competitive before the new semester. To secure the affordable deal for the perfect University of Birmingham accommodation, start your search earlier and let uhomes.com make everything easy.

The University of Birmingham guarantees the opportunity to book a room for new undergraduates, international postgraduates, and full-year international exchange students to ensure you get a good beginning in your university life. Eligible students who have accepted the offer should apply for the room by the relevant deadline.

There are 31 student halls at Birmingham University, varying from £103 to £268 per week. Most of the rooms only have shared bathrooms, but also a few are en-suite bathrooms or duplexes. Self-catered are the common type, and few halls also have restaurants. These University of Birmingham Dorms are located across Pritchatts Park, Selly Oak, and The Vale village, and there are also some partner accommodations near the campus with a short walk.

Since there is a limited number of dorms available for returning students, most of them have to find private student accommodation near University of Birmingham. Private UoB accommodation has been a more and more popular choice for several advantages:

1. More room types to choose from based on your needs.

2. More privacy compared with shared bathrooms and facilities on campus.

3. Better amenities include WiFi, study and social areas, gyms, game and cinema rooms, laundry, bike storage, courtyard, security measures, and sometimes even free weekday breakfast.

4. No offer, no visa, no pay. Easy cancellation policy.

5. Staying with your friends is easy compared to living in university dorms.

6. Flexible stays for just several weeks are available with uhomes.com.

7. Exclusive listings and offers, various discounts with uhomes.com.

8. Easy booking process with our 24/7 assistance.

There are a lot of factors to consider if you want to get the best student accommodation near University of Birmingham, but uhomes.com has you covered. We provide Birmingham University accommodation with proximity to campus, and students can expect a less than 10-minute walk to class, enjoying the perfect convenience without missing any university activities. These Birmingham Uni accommodations also come with furnished rooms and various community facilities, including but not limited to study rooms, games rooms, laundries, gyms, cinema rooms, and some even offer free weekday breakfasts. With an easy search and book process, together with our 24/7 free assistance, you do not have to do the hard work and worry about details. Check out our best University of Birmingham accommodation:

1. Vita Student Pebble Mill

2. iQ Broderick House

3. true Birmingham

4. Metchley Hall

5. The Pavilion Birmingham

6. Beechenhurst House

7. Selly Oak Court

8. Athena Studios

9. The Toybox

10. Cadnam Hall

In addition to luxury housing options, we also offer affordable student accommodation near University of Birmingham starting from £88 per week. To help you save more money, all bills are included in the rent without extra expenses, and you may also find various discounts for booking. Another advantage of choosing uhomes.com is that we have in-depth cooperation with local property providers to offer exclusive listings and exclusive offers that you can only enjoy with us. These budget-friendly Birmingham University accommodations offer equally comfortable furnished rooms and communal facilities such as free WiFi, gyms, social areas, laundries and study rooms. In addition, our flats are not sloppy when it comes to security, offering 24-hour CCTV and access control systems to keep your stay safe. Our cheap University of Birmingham accommodations include:

1. Brass Founders (from £114/week)

2. Canvas The Old Fire Station (from £134/week)

3. Canalside (from £135/week)

4. Calthorpe Court (from £148.02/week)

5. Canvas The Heights (from £148.02/week)

6. Bagot Street (from £148.41/week)

7. Queen's Hospital Close (from £152/week)

8. Beech Gardens (from £154.41/week)

9. Belgrave View (from £154.52/week)

10. Battery Park (from £156/week)

Located in the southwest of the city, the University of Birmingham is surrounded by several popular neighbourhoods and bustling student hubs. Each area enjoy different features and a wide range of quality housing options. The best areas for University of Birmingham accommodation include Selly Oak, Edgbaston, and the City Centre:

1. Selly Oak

Selly Oak enjoys proximity to the Uni of Birmingham, students can get to campus with an average 7 minutes by bike or 12 minute by bus. It is one of the most vibrant hubs for students, with pubs, eateries, and shops. Apart from comprehensive bus routes, this area also has its own Selly Oak train station for students to travel around. UoB accom tends to be affordable than that in the heart of the city.

Walk: 24 minutes

Bike: 7 minutes

Bus: 12 minutes

2. Edgbaston

Edgbaston is where the University of Birmingham lis ocated with a 5-minute bike or a 10-minute bus or a 19-minute walk. Compared to Selly Oak, this area enjoys more green spaces like Cannon Hill Park. Students living in Birmingham University accommodation will enjoy a more peaceful and beautiful environment.

Walk: 19 minutes

Bike: 5 minutes

Bus: 10 minutes

3. Birmingham City Centre

The City Centre is also reachable from the University of Birmingham, with a 22-minute direct bus trip by X21 Platinum or X22 Platinum. This area boasts excellent transport links, putting everything you like at your doorstep. From Bullring and Grand Central, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Symphony Hall, Birmingham Hippodrome to the Birmingham New Street station, living in your University of Birmingham student housing here and enjoying the vibrant city life.

Walk: 1 hour

Bike: 20 minutes

Bus: 22 minutes

The average cost of living in Birmingham for a student is around £250 to £500 per week. Students attending the University of Birmingham can expect a lower cost of living than in other cities like London and Manchester, mainly due to the affordable prices of UoB accommodation. To save more money, except for planning in advance, find an all-inclusive house to save utility fees, furnish rooms with a kitchen to save money on furniture, and cook by yourself.

Total: £250 to £500 per week

1. University of Birmingham Accommodation

University of Birmingham Dorms: £103 to £268 per week

Off-campus UoB accommodation: £120 to £300 per week

3. Food: £100 to £200 per week

4. Utility Fee: £15 to £20 per week

5. Transport: £10 to £20 per week

6. Entertainment: £20 to £100 per week

The University of Birmingham is located on the south side of the city, and enjoys easy access to diverse transport ways from buses and trams to walking, cycling, and rail. Students will benefit from the extensive public transport network in the UK's second-largest city, leading to an easy trip no matter from your campus to Birmingham Uni accommodation, buzzing city centre, or nearby cities. Here is a detailed breakdown to help you navigate around the University of Birmingham:

1. Bus

You can take the 61, 63, 41, 48, 76, X21, X22, 19, 20, and 20A bus lines to arrive directly to campus from your Uni of Birmingham accommodation, the City Centre, train stations, and other neighbourhoods. University of Birmingham students can also benefit from exclusive discounted bus passes with National Express West Midlands.

2. Tram

The West Midlands Metro connects Birmingham to Wolverhampton across some key areas around Birmingham, including the City Centre, Jewellery Quarter, and Edgbaston Village. You can buy single-journey tickets or day passes for unlimited travel within specific zones for a day, a week, or more.

3. Bike

Students who prefer a low-carbon way of traveling can also choose to cycle to the campus if your University of Birmingham student accommodation is not far away. There are dedicated cycle lanes alongside the highway from the city centre to the campus, and bike sheds can be found throughout the University to protect your property. Many of our housing options also offer bike storage services for students.

4. Railway

The University railway station is a 6-minute walk west from the University of Birmingham, with Manchester to the north and London to the south. Students also have quick access to Birmingham's city centre.

Students attending the University of Birmingham are offered diverse opportunities to learn, have fun, and grow. There is always something exciting happening on campus with over 300 student groups and regular student social events and activities from Go Green Week, Coffee & Board Games Social, to End of Term Afterparty. At the same time, the university is also home to a wide range of cultural offerings, from museums, galleries, and libraries to cultural venues. The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Winterbourne House and Garden, Lapworth Museum of Geology, the Bramall Music Building, and more wonderful places on campus will offer you a fulfilled university experience.

With direct bus routes to every nook of the city and the University train station nearby, the University of Birmingham also provides a gateway to explore this second-largest city in the UK. It is easy to find a lot of popular restaurants just across the street, such as Rooster House, Turkish Kitchen, Yakinori Japanese Kitchen, Kimchi Korean Restaurant, Mama Mia Pizza, and more, designed to cater for the diverse needs of students from all over the world.

Night can be extremely buzzing near your campus, with plenty of bars and pubs nearby. Of course, if you want to experience some of the best bars in Birmingham, heading to the city centre takes only 20 minutes by bus from your student accommodation near the University of Birmingham. Also, don't miss some of the best shopping destinations like Bullring and Grand Central and Jewellery Quarter, where you will find a hundred shops as well as cinemas, restaurants, and entertainment options.

If your Birmingham University accommodation is situated around The Vale Village, you will be surrounded by green spaces, gardens, and the Edgbaston Pool. More parks like Cannon Hill Park, Calthorpe Park, Bournbrook Recreation Ground, Selly Park, and more will also offer you places to have leisure walking, jogging, or go for a pic-nick with friends. Don't forget there are also a plethora of popular attractions for you to explore, from Cadbury World and Birmingham Back To Backs to various museums, galleries, theatres, and gardens. Take advantage of everything the city offers and experience the best student life here.

There are also plenty of entertainment options around the University of Birmingham during weekends and holidays. Thanks to the extensive transport network that covers the entire city, you can easily reach various destinations from your University of Birmingham accommodation. Here are some of the most popular attractions in Birmingham that you should not miss:

1. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

2. Cadbury World

3. The Bullring

4. Birmingham Botanical Gardens

5. The Library of Birmingham

6. Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

7. Victoria Square

8. The Jewellery Quarter

9. Cannon Hill Park

10. Aston Hall

As one of the leading educational institutions in the UK, The University of Birmingham has five colleges offering 300 undergraduate and 500 postgraduate courses. These colleges and courses aim to provide students with a comprehensive education supported by world-class research and facilities. Some popular courses at UoB include:

1. Medicine and Surgery

2. Business Management

3. Law (LLB)

4. Engineering

5. Computer Science

6. Economics

7. Psychology

8. English Literature

9. Political Science and International Relations

10. Environmental Science