West Midlands
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The West Midlands is home to 11 universities centered around Birmingham, the UK’s second-largest city. The region is anchored by two highly-ranked Russell Group institutions, the University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick, alongside a diverse range of modern universities across Birmingham, Coventry, and Worcester.
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Last Updated: January 2025 | Our Data Sources: TEF, NSS, REF 2021
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