For more information about sport at the University of Birmingham please visit www.sport.bham.ac.uk
From absolute beginner to world-class athlete, University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) offers you the opportunity to participate in an imaginative and comprehensive sports programme, supported by extensive indoor and outdoor facilities.
Over the last 17 years British Universities and Colleges Sport has consistently ranked Birmingham in the top three sporting universities in the UK. Birmingham sportsmen and women currently excel in cross-country running, squash, hockey, rowing, American football, and badminton. We have a range of athlete support programmes to help you get to the top of your game.
If however you want some competitive fun without the commitment of regular training our intra league programme is ideal. It offers the opportunity to take part in a range of team sports.
UBSport awards over 40 scholarships and bursaries each year to national and international-level athletes who are studying or are about to study at Birmingham. Previous scholars include Olympians Alison Curbishley (athletics), Simon Mantell (hockey) and Naomi Folkard (archery).
We have some of the best sporting facilities in the country, you’re certain to be able to find an activity to interest you:
We also run a huge variety of ‘Active lifestyle’ fitness and sports classes – with nearly 10,000 places up for grabs each year, as well as offering various health and fitness services to help you reach your potential.
From students achieving sporting success to the fantastic events we hold on campus attracting thousands, you can read about the latest sporting news and events on the UBSport website:
Studying sport and playing sport are closely linked in many students’ minds. If you're not only interested in playing it, there are a number of degree programmes available for you.
