Natural landmarks · West Midlands
University College Birmingham
University College Birmingham — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
University College Birmingham is a university located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
University College Birmingham is an educational institution located in the West Midlands. It is known for its focus on vocational training and higher education in various fields. The college offers a range of courses aimed at equipping students with practical skills for the workforce.
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Background
History
The university was founded as part of Birmingham's Municipal Technical School (predecessor of Aston University) in the 19th century, but became a separate College of Bakery, Catering, Domestic Science and Associated Studies (later Birmingham College of Food and Domestic Arts) under the control of Birmingham City Council in 1957. It relocated to its present site in Summer Row from Brasshouse Passage in 1967, with the official opening in 1968. It was renamed Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies (BCFTCS) in the 1980s to reflect the breadth of courses it then offered. Its name was changed again, to University College Birmingham (UCB), in 2007. It is often colloquially known…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4814, -1.9063
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B3 1JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Phone
- +44 121 233 4790
- Established
- 1957
- Official site
- www.coffinworks.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7894613 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University College Birmingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University College Birmingham?
- University College Birmingham is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B3 1JP), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- When was University College Birmingham built?
- Built or established in 1957.
- Is University College Birmingham free to visit?
- Yes, University College Birmingham is free to enter.
- How do I get to University College Birmingham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode B3 1JP. It sits within the Birmingham Ladywood parliamentary constituency.