If you fancy going to university in one of the UK’s biggest cities for university but don't fancy London's expensive living costs, then Birmingham is a great choice. It's the second most populous city in the UK, being the home to a whopping 1.1 million people and 3 large universities including University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University and Aston University. Together the three universities bring 80,000 young students to the city, making it a metropolitan vibrant place to study. 

The city itself is culturally diverse, vibrant and full of things to see and do; you'll never be bored living in Birmingham.