University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham and purpose-built student accommodation

University College Birmingham is listed in the PBSAX directory as a higher-education provider connected to UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Birmingham. Profile fields such as campuses, related schemes, and websites come from PBSAX records and public sources linked on this page, including 12 linked schemes. Use the profile to open those schemes and the matching city hub, then confirm intake and accommodation policy on the university’s own publications and HESA provider statistics.

Private PBSA that serves University College Birmingham students still needs its own operator file — including ANUK/Unipol National Code membership where the Renters’ Rights Act section 32 pathway under SI 2026/327 is used for fixed-term tenancies from 1 May 2026. Browse the directory, schemes for sale, and accreditation codes.

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University College Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands~6,890 students

University College Birmingham provides career-focused vocational education and training, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The university specializes in fields such as hospitality, health, business, and computing, emphasizing practical experience and strong industry connections.

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About

University College Birmingham is a university in Birmingham, England. It was awarded full university status in 2012 along with Newman University. It is not a member of Universities UK. The university was awarded 'University of the Year' in the 2022 WhatUni Student Choice Awards, as well as coming first in the 'Student Support' category.

PBSA Demand

Smaller hospitality/tourism specialist. Incremental demand only; do not underwrite a scheme on UCB alone.

Campus catchment

well supplied
Students
6,890
Nearby beds (~2 mi)
4,992
Beds / 100 students
72.5
Schemes tracked
12

More supplied catchment — about 72.5 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.

Operator concentration nearby

City avg rent
£140-£200/week
City occupancy
94-97%
City yield range
5.5-7.0%
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Key Information

Coat of arms
University College Birmingham coat of arms
City
Birmingham
Region
West Midlands
Student population (approx)
6,890

PBSA Near This University

12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 4,992 beds

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PropertyBedsDistanceOperatorCity
Collegiate Arena Central300< 0.1 mi—Birmingham
iQ Newhall Square4000.4 mi—Birmingham
iQ Broderick House4600.4 mi—Birmingham
Kensington House3010.5 miNjoy Student LivingBirmingham
Canalside5410.5 miHomes for StudentsBirmingham
Canvas Old Fire Station4830.5 miCanvas StudentBirmingham
Scape Birmingham5000.5 miScapeBirmingham
Chamberlain Place5430.6 miPrestige Student LivingBirmingham
Volume Works3760.6 miPrestige Student LivingBirmingham
Birmingham3930.6 miTrue StudentBirmingham
Queen's Hospital Close3350.6 miHost Student AccommodationBirmingham
Vita Student Eastside3600.6 miVita StudentBirmingham

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