University of Birmingham
Broad research strength
| Source | Score |
|---|---|
| QS | 77 out of 100 |
| THE | 76 out of 100 |
| USC | 0 out of 100 |
| USG | 75 out of 100 |
| ARWU | 65 out of 100 |
| CWUR | 70 out of 100 |
| Niche | 0 out of 100 |
| Leiden | 0 out of 100 |
Ranking history
Real snapshots recorded each time this dataset is refreshed — never backfilled or estimated.
| Date | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | #91 | 93.2 |
| August 4, 2026 | #91 | 93.2 |
| August 5, 2026 | #91 | 93.2 |
| August 6, 2026 | #91 | 93.2 |
| August 7, 2026 | #91 | 93.2 |
| August 10, 2026 | #91 | 93.2 |
| August 15, 2026 | #91 | 93.2 |
| August 17, 2026 | #91 | 93.2 |
| August 20, 2026 | #91 | 93.2 |
Admissions
Most recently published acceptance rate and typical entry qualification for this country's admissions system.
Campus & outcomes
Class size, graduation and freshman retention rates, sticker tuition vs. what students actually pay after aid, how many receive it, post-graduation employment, research output, and a few real, commonly-cited top recruiters. Everything except ratio and enrollment is US-specific or approximate — papers/year and top employers in particular are rounded/illustrative, not exhaustive or precise database exports. Earnings figures and what they imply against cost are in their own section below.
Not yet published for this university on Analects Proverbs.
Studying in United Kingdom as an international student
International students pay substantially more than home students, set per-programme by each university; clinical subjects sit far above the range below. These are country-level figures for a typical bachelor's at a public university (2025–26 academic year) — not a quote for this university, which sets its own fees.
- Who pays less
- Home-fee status is tied to residency, not just citizenship — long-term UK residents may qualify.
- Post-study work rights
- Graduate Route: two years' unsponsored work (three for doctoral graduates).
- Funding routes
- Chevening (postgraduate); Commonwealth Scholarships; university international awards.
Subject strengths
An Analects Proverbs editorial estimate — derived from this university's specialty and overall standing, not pulled from a named subject ranking.
| Source | Score |
|---|---|
| CS | 86 out of 100 |
| Eng | 82 out of 100 |
| Business | 84 out of 100 |
| Medicine | 86 out of 100 |
| Law | 87 out of 100 |
| Sciences | 88 out of 100 |
| Social | 84 out of 100 |
| Arts | 83 out of 100 |
Similar universities
Close in overall rank, and weighted toward the same country and type — a starting point for students who like University of Birmingham but want options to compare.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Birmingham's ranking?
University of Birmingham ranks #91 on Analects Proverbs's combined score of 93.2/100, aggregated across 5 major published rankings.
What is University of Birmingham known for?
Broad research strength. Its strongest subject areas, by our editorial estimate, are Natural Sciences, Law & Policy, Computer Science.
What academic results does University of Birmingham typically require?
University of Birmingham's typical admissions requirement is AAA–ABB on the UK A-Level.