Birmingham

Student city guide to Birmingham

Birmingham, the ultimate student hub of the Midlands, is bursting with creative energy and innovation. Those looking for private student accommodation in Birmingham will find three amazing iQ Student Accommodation sites in this exciting city that each gives you easy access to uni: Penworks HouseBroderick House, and Studios 51.

Penworks House iQ Student Accommodation Birmingham and Studios 51 are just minutes from Aston University, while Broderick House iQ Student Accommodation Birmingham offers a direct bus route to the University of Birmingham. All three locations are perfect for University College Birmingham students and are just a short walk from the city centre. 

You can choose from a range of student rooms and private studios, with the added benefit of some brilliant onsite spaces like a gym, cinema room and study lounges. At iQ, clubs and exclusive events give you even more reason to get involved, so there’s always a chance to make more of the moments that matter. 

Birmingham is a great place to live. The city is well-connected, with the iconic Bullring shopping centre in the middle of town, surrounded by a creative quarter and plenty of buzzing music venues. Foodies will love Birmingham’s thriving street food scene, independent bakeries, microbreweries and farmers’ markets. Just south of Birmingham city centre, you’ll find the ‘Balti Triangle’ – a famous cluster of top-rated restaurants that celebrate Birmingham’s iconic dish and diverse population.

How to book a room with iQ Student Accommodation

You can explore iQ Student Accommodation in Birmingham by booking an in-person or virtual viewing. For a closer look at the rooms, you can also take a 360-degree tour via our website. 

Ready to get settled in Birmingham? Secure your accommodation in just a couple of steps

  • Search via city, university or iQ property on our website 
  • Pick your room 
  • Confirm your guarantor and pay your booking fee online 
  • You’re all sorted - welcome to iQ life 
Student city guide to Birmingham