Birmingham Newman is a different kind of university; we’re driven by the belief that higher education should enable us to develop new ways of understanding the world and help make a positive impact within it. Our students become independent, creative thinkers with ambition, empathy, and a lifelong love for learning.

We’re a friendly and diverse community, and our small class sizes mean that academic staff can give personal care and attention to each student. We are proud to encourage applicants from many different backgrounds, reflected in our ranking of first in England for social inclusion (The Sunday Times Good University Guide for 2024), and our ranking as 1^st in England for Student Experience, 2^nd for “first-generation students”, and 3^rd for teaching excellence by the Daily Mail University Guide 2023.