Birmingham is one of Britain’s most diverse and vibrant cities with more than 20 per cent of its citizens are international, so wherever you’re from, you’ll always feel at home. The city’s international community means that you can enjoy a wide variety of fantastic cultural events throughout the year like Christmas, Diwali, Eid, and more. You will be surprised to know that Birmingham has more trees than any other city in Europe. It has nearly 600 parks and green areas which you can explore, find your favourite spot to relax with friends or take your studies outside. Not just this the city’s canal also offers scenic routes for walking, running and cycling. The students who are living in iQ Broderick House or iQ Studios 51 will find most of these parks in close proximity to their accommodation.
There are several reasons which make Birmingham a wonderful study destination.
1. Delicious Food
If you’re a foodie, then you’ll love Birmingham as the city has got lots of great restaurants, which represent the many different nationalities and cultures found in the city. There are plenty of affordable, student-friendly eateries as well for everyday food, but you can also enjoy high-end dining in one of the 5 Michelin-starred restaurants in Birmingham. You will like Birmingham even more after knowing that it is home to Cadbury World, the official Cadbury’s chocolate experience. The factory is located just outside of the city and even provide student discount tickets.
2. Great Sports
Birmingham is an excellent place to be if you like sports, especially cricket and football. It was the first-ever city in the UK to win the status of National City of Sport by the UK’s Sports Council. A lot of cities like Aston Villa, West Brom and Wolves all nearby and playing in England’s top leagues. The Birmingham Cricket Stadium is also quite famous among cricket fans. It also hosts golf’s Ryder Cup, and the Aegon Classic tennis tournament, so you will have no end of events to watch.
3. Music Scene
Birmingham has long had a history of vibrant nightlife and is fast gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting places in the UK to discover new music. It has a great musical heritage with big bands like ELO and Dexys Midnight Runners, originating from this city.
All this and more makes Birmingham an incredible city to study in. University Living, a managed marketplace offers affordable student housing like iQ Broderick House and iQ Studios 51 in the city.
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