Birmingham is one of the most diverse cities in the UK — great food from every culture, especially in Digbeth and Sparkbrook.
💰 Council Tax Exemption — must apply!
Your local council is Birmingham City Council. Most students are exempt, but you must apply.
Apply for exemption →Birmingham City Council
Official council website
Selly Oak is the main student area for UoB students — walkable to campus
The Bullring and Grand Central have most major shops
National Express coaches connect Birmingham to London cheaply
Birmingham New Street connects to most UK cities by train
Wetherspoons pubs are popular with students for cheap food
See Birmingham community posts
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