Over a century of research and education
University of Birmingham
Education, Research and Scientific Excellence
The University was founded in 1900 by the citizens of Birmingham who wanted their own university to train and educate the people who would create and manage the burgeoning businesses and industries of the midlands.
In the latest (2001) UK Research Assessment Exercise, the University of Birmingham was the fifth most successful university in the UK for research excellence. Forty-five research areas were rated at the highest levels indicating research of national and international excellence.
Submitted by: Peter Gallant, Birmingham Setpoint, 06 February 2003
