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If you're looking for a vibrant, multi-cultural university, excellence in teaching and learning with total commitment to your employability - plus a sparkling social life, Birmingham City University is definitely for you!
A large, modern university with over 24,000 students spanning sites across the city, all within easy reach of the lively city centre, you'll find the fantastic range of courses available has been designed with your career aspirations in mind. Established links with industry and the professions ensure every aspect of study is designed to equip you with the skills needed in today's job market and beyond.
facilities... 
for recreation
Cafe Edge
A range of hot and cold snacks, Self help salad bar and Costa Coffee is available. This service is extremely popular and should suit many tastes.
iBar
Millennium Point, Curzon Street Birmingham
The trendy iBar hosts many one-off events such as live bands and performers, along with open mic sessions.
The Pavilion
College Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham
Just off College Road, near Perry Barr campus, The Pavilion is the prime location for sporting folk, where you can enjoy a post match drink in the pavilion bar. This beautiful £4.5m sports centre also plays host to a conferencing suite and banqueting facilities which are available for private hire.
Lounge
Edgbaston Campus, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston
This brand spanking new bar is located at Edgbaston Campus just a stones throw from the halls of residence. Lounge with a relaxing daytime vibe serving juices, smoothies and coffees. At night time the bar becomes a banging venue with a dance floor or a place to socialise, meet new friends and enjoy a drink.
The Village Inn
Friary Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham
A cosy pub located in the middle of Hampstead Halls is the perfect place to relax with your friends or get geared up for a night out.
Bar 42
Level 1, The Union Building, City North Campus (Perry Barr).
Bar 42 offers comfy settees, great food & the latest music all day long. The interior has been designed by Ministry of Sound Designers and offers tasty food, pool tables, quiz machines, music and drinks. At night the venue is transformed to host some quality nights' catering for everyone.
facilities... for education
Technology Innovation Centre, Millennium Point
Curzon Street Birmingham B4 7XG
- IT and media suites
- Sound and television studio complex
- State-of-the-art noise and vibration cells
- Design studio
- Advanced manufacturing facilities and automotive and powertrain test cell
- Studios with acoustic panelling and sprung floors
- Large performance studio
- Quiet room and drop in centre
- Careers base
- Students' Union office
- Bar
- Cafe
City North Campus
Wellhead Lane, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2SU
- Two learning resource centres
- Student Services office (welfare, careers, etc.)
- Medical centre
- Advice centres
- Four cafes/eateries
- Pub and Students' Union bar
- Convenience store
- Students' Union office
- Careers base and job shop
University students can win an 'Ozzy'!
Birmingham City University has named an academic award after rock legend, and Brummie boy, Ozzy Osbourne.
The Ozzy Osbourne Development Award will be handed to the student who has made the most progress on the BA Media and Communications (Music Industries) degree course at BCU.
See here for more about the Ozzy...
