The semester, explained for The University of Birmingham
Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.
Relevant term
Autumn Term 2026
Campus terms
19
Local details
14
Academic calendar
Autumn Term 2026 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Life in Birmingham for The University of Birmingham Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Birmingham.
Timezone
Europe/London
Cost of Living Index
88
City Transportation
Walkability
33
Bikeability
35
Public Transit
BJCTA MAX bus system, MAX Transit paratransit
Nearest Airports
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
63.5°F
Avg Snowfall
1.6 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Parking and Transit
North East Multi-Storey Car Park
garage • Limited
Floors 1-5 for students; ground floor for hotel guests. B15 2SA.
Pritchatts Park Village
surface_lot • Limited
B15 2QU.
The Vale Village
surface_lot • Limited
B15 3SZ.
Campus News
Latest updates from The University of Birmingham
Birmingham and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announce new Global South Fellows
The universities have launched a new initiative for early-career researchers from Global South universities to collaborate on impactful research projects in Birmingham and Illinois.
Programmable proteins may create new generation of membranes for lithium extraction
A research consortium led by Birmingham has been awarded £6.2 million by ARIA to develop highly selective membranes for lithium-sodium separation using engineered proteins.
Unpublished Professor Stuart Hall writings made accessible for first time
A treasure trove of over 3,100 scans, recordings, and digitised notebooks from the 'father of modern British cultural studies' is now publicly available online via a new University archive project.
Research shapes NHS buying of AI tools for eye screening
University academics have created the first blueprint for how the NHS procures AI-based diabetic eye screening services, defining 35 consensus-based requirements for adoption.
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Students are advised to be extra alert for accommodation and finance-related scams and to verify all links before clicking.
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Students are advised to be extra alert for accommodation and finance-related scams and to verify all links before clicking.
A special talk by Dr Huw Macartney about his new book on the House of Lords, exploring elite power and its influence on British government.
Dubai Campus Open Day
October 24, 2026
The University of Birmingham Dubai
An opportunity for prospective students to meet academics, tour the Dubai campus, and receive admissions advice.
World Anatomy Day 2026
October 24, 2026
The Midlands Art Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
An interactive free event titled 'Anatomy is for Everyone,' exploring the human body through interactive stalls, life drawing, and diagnostic activities.
Exhibition: Unlocking the Vaults
November 13, 2026
The Vaults, University of Birmingham
Final day of the exhibition exploring the people, places, and experiences behind the University's distinctive civic institutions.
Helios by Luke Jerram
November 13, 2026
University of Birmingham
Closing day of the immersive illuminated sculpture by British artist Luke Jerram, allowing visitors to gaze at a representation of our closest star.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The University of Birmingham
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
20 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Aitken
Room types: single
Aitken Wing
Room types: single, shared bathroom
Ashcroft
Room types: single
Ashcroft Townhouses
Room types: duplex
Battery Park
Room types: single ensuite
Bournbrook
Room types: single ensuite
Centre Court
Room types: single
Chamberlain
Room types: single ensuite
Chamberlain Studio Apartment
Room types: studio
Elgar Court
Room types: single ensuite
Jarratt Hall
Capacity: 700
Room types: standard ensuite, large ensuite
Maple Bank
Room types: single
Mason
Room types: single ensuite
Mason Studio Apartment
Room types: studio
Oakley Court
Room types: single, duplex
Pritchatts House
Room types: single
Pritchatts Road
Room types: studio
Shackleton
Room types: ensuite, studio
Tennis Court
Room types: single ensuite, single with shared bathroom
The Spinney
Room types: single
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Unknown
Email Domain
@birmingham.ac.uk
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