University earns top award based on student choice

University College Birmingham has earned a top accolade in a higher education awards category based on student choice.

UCB has won University of the Year in the 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA).

The award was presented at a ceremony hosted by comedian Richard Ayoade at East Wintergarden in London 's Canary Wharf.

It means the university has jumped 55 places in this category since the last full WUSCAs in 2020.

Glowing student reviews that clinched the university the top spot included: "Genuinely from the bottom of my heart, this university is amazing. My lecturers are so incredibly kind and supportive and helpful.

“They make everyone feel at ease and they have so much passion for the subject that it makes everyone feel very passionate about it too. ”

The university also won the top award in the UK for Student Support, testament to its commitment to student welfare and providing the resources and guidance students need to succeed.

Professor Michael Harkin, vice-chancellor and principal at University College Birmingham, said: “What an achievement. And one that's even more special considering these awards were voted for by our students and after two years of huge challenges due to Covid-19.

“To also receive the award for Student Support cements just how incredible our staff are, how committed they are to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed and go on to have an amazing career. The biggest thank you to all our students and staff who made this happen.

“In a year that also saw our new partner, the University of Warwick, voted The Times University of the Year for Teaching Quality, it is a strong message to our students just how seriously we take the quality of their teaching experience. ”

The WUSCAs award higher education institutions in recognition of their efforts to meet and exceed student expectations throughout the past year.

Now in their 10th year, they are the UK 's biggest student-voted awards and feature a complete set of categories that encompass the full student experience.

Not only did University College Birmingham win University of the Year and Student Support, but the University was also shortlisted for the Students ' Union, Career Prospects, Lecturers and Teaching Quality, and Facilities categories - demonstrating its commitment to excellence in higher education.

Read University College Birmingham 's Whatuni profile here.