Student Accommodation Birmingham

As the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham is home to over 65,000 students across five universities. It offers a cosmopolitan culture, a bustling food scene and an array of exciting venues. Birmingham is a thoroughly modern city that doesn’t shy away from its industrial past, while being a truly dynamic, and vibrant city for living and studying.

With our student accommodation in Birmingham, you have the best of the city on your doorstep. A short walk to the city centre puts you at the heart of the best shops, restaurants and markets. Make sure to stop and take in the beautiful scenery of the nearby canalside, or frequent one of the huge variety of galleries, museums and sights. The city proudly offers over 600 parks and open green spaces, with many easily accessible from our student accommodation in Birmingham.

Getting around Birmingham is easy thanks to its reliable and well-maintained public transport options.

By bus
Network West Midlands has online timetables, fare information and route planners to help you plan your journey around Birmingham. You can also buy tickets* on the website, or directly from the bus driver, at a travel centre or with the bus operator’s app.

The metro
The metro in Birmingham runs local rail services to Solihull and Worcester and metro trams towards Wolverhampton, with current lines running to Bull Street in the city centre, Corporation Street, New Street Station and Birmingham Library on Broad Street.

*The city’s Swift Travel Card is the most flexible way to travel if you think you’ll be taking either the bus or metro regularly.

By train
Birmingham is at the heart of the UK’s rail transport routes and our Bagot Street student accommodation is well placed for Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill train stations.

Cycle or walk
Birmingham is a deceptively compact city so it’s easy to get around by walking or bike. Even if you don’t have your own, bikes are readily available to rent. Go to Visit Birmingham for the best route planners and traffic-free routes to get you started.

Birmingham is known for being one of the most multicultural cities that’s home to a wide range of venues, green spaces and places to visit where you can learn about the city – you will never be stuck for fun things to do in Birmingham.

Birmingham is particularly well known for its shopping centres – the Bullring and Grand Central are one of the UK’s top shopping and leisure destinations, while Mailbox provides a more upmarket shopping experience in the city centre. There are also plenty of independent shops scattered all over town, as well as an impressive outdoor covered market.

There’s a thriving food scene in Birmingham with something for everyone from bottomless brunch to late-night eats. Check out places like Digbeth Dining Club, Mama Roux’s or Luna Springs for independent foodie pop-ups. In and around the shopping centre of Birmingham you’ll find a number of large UK high street staples including Turtle Bay and Slug & Lettuce, with many offering student discounts.

Britain’s second city boasts also all manner of art and history museums. From Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Ikon Gallery, there’s plenty of fun things for students to do in Birmingham.

If you’re considering studying in the city, one of the best things you can do is attend open days at universities in Birmingham. It’s a great opportunity for you to explore student life as it’s happening and the chance to take a wander and really get to know the city.

If you’re already at university, make a point of getting to know the student union while you’re studying in Birmingham – we have a handy guide to the Birmingham University Guild of Students to help get you started. No matter where you decide to study in Birmingham, the student union will be a vital resource during your time at university.

Our general advice would always be to ensure you prioritise your wellbeing as well as studying, make use of the facilities and support services available to you, and try to apply yourself in everything you do. You’ll find plenty of student advice from Collegiate and more across our website, and you can always feel free to speak to the team at our student accommodation in Birmingham.