Freshers facts

A fresher's guide to Birmingham

Welcome to Birmingham! As you embark on your university journey at Birmingham City University, this guide will help you discover some of the best and most popular places to visit, eat, and have fun in the city. Whether you're coming from another part of the UK or from abroad, Birmingham has something for everyone.

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Academic support available at uni

Beating pre-uni nerves

Careers and Employability

Differences between school and uni

Five things I'm most excited about starting university

How to look after your mental health and wellbeing at university

How to make friends at uni

Increasing your employability

Learn how to create a budget meal plan

Life lessons to learn before you go to uni

Living in Birmingham

Making the most of the uni experience

Olivia's 7 adulting tips for university

Preparing for the academic side of university

Stationery you need for uni 🖊📚

Student Survival Guide

The difference between school or college and uni

Things you don't realise until you start uni

Think you're ready for uni? 😏 - Quiz

Tips for being a savvy student

Top five things to do before starting uni

Top tips for becoming an employable student

Top tips for your first week at uni

University A-Z

Unsure on what Clearing is?

What are the best ways to make friends at uni?

What is a Freshers Fair?

What is a lecture?

What is a SU?

What is Clearing?

What is Student Support?

What to take to university - the ultimate checklist

Why Digbeth is the coolest place to be

Working as a student