Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and increasingly popular place to study, with over 23,500 students from 80 countries. Incorporating a heritage that reaches as far back as 1843, Birmingham City University today focuses on practice-led, knowledge-based learning, providing students with access to cutting-edge facilities and real-world experience. Students are placed at the heart of everything the University does, giving them the best opportunities for future success.

With a history dating back to 1843, Coventry University is a provider of innovative teaching and learning with a focus on impactful research. Through global links with leading-edge businesses and organisations, opportunity and employability are priorities for its 26,000 plus students who also benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Student satisfaction levels and teaching quality at Coventry have been rated amongst the best in the UK in recent years, leading to impressive rises in university league tables.

The roots of the University of Wolverhampton lie in the 19th century growth of Mechanics Institutes, providing vocational and general education for working men. As the University of Opportunity, Wolverhampton is committed to leading the regeneration of the West Midlands region, generating inward investment and engaging with business and industry.