University College Birmingham specialises in hospitality, culinary arts, tourism, business, and healthcare. It holds university college status and delivers career-focused degrees with strong industry links. Small class sizes and placement-heavy programmes mean graduates enter work quickly.
Birmingham, UK
UK's leading hospitality & culinary arts university college
Top 20 UK university for graduate employment rate (Complete University Guide)
Consistently high NSS scores in hospitality and tourism subjects
Validated programmes by University of Birmingham
Links with Hilton, Marriott, NHS and major UK hospitality groups
International Hospitality Business Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Culinary Arts Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Food and Nutrition
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Healthcare Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Specialist hospitality and culinary school — one of very few UK universities dedicated to the sector.
Industry placement programmes — students train in real hotels, restaurants and clinical settings.
Small cohorts — low student-to-staff ratios support hands-on, practical learning.
Central Birmingham campus — minutes from the city's major employers and transport links.
Graduates enter roles at Hilton, Marriott, Compass Group and NHS trusts across the UK.
Hospitality management alumni typically start on £22,000–£28,000, rising quickly with experience.
Culinary arts graduates work as chefs, food development technologists and restaurant managers.
Business and healthcare graduates pursue careers in operations, HR and NHS administration.
Undergrad
Rolling — apply by August
Postgrad
Rolling — apply by August
Undergrad
Rolling — apply by December
Postgrad
Rolling — apply by December
The campus sits in Birmingham city centre, close to New Street station and the Broad Street hospitality district. Teaching kitchens and training facilities are purpose-built for the programmes.
Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city, with a large student population and a cost of living well below London. Rail links reach London in under 90 minutes.
Valid CAS number from UCB
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Unconditional offer letter required
English language test results (IELTS/TOEFL)
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
