A seaside city, Hull is an interesting city in which to tackle your student life. With a carefully balanced mixture of old and new, Hull is on the cusp of a major redevelopment program that promises to transform the city. For sports fans the city is a rugby city and home to two Super League teams, Hull FC and Hull Kingston Rovers with Rugby Union represented by Hull RUFC. And not forgetting Hull City FC, who proudly represent the city in the Premier League. A perennially popular student location, Hull caters to a vast array of musical tastes, and the city centre presents a rich variety of nightlife. So come to Hull, where real life and student life mix.
A city of universal tastes and flavours, Birmingham is a great city to live, study and grow. A hotbed of popular culture, Birmingham holds more miles of canal than Venice and is ever changing to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The NEC, NIA, Symphony Hall and the Carling Academy all cater to a vast array of musical tastes, and the city centre presents a rich variety of nightlife. For sports fans the city is home to two Premier League teams, Birmingham City and Aston Villa, with nearby West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. Alexander Stadium, home of Birchfield Harriers offers athletics and nearby Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium offers Greyhound racing. The city is littered with gyms and health clubs. As the countries second city Birmingham has a lot to live up to, and it succeeds spectacularly, and as a location for students it takes some beating.
A snapshot of 21st century city life, Wolverhampton boasts a vibrant mix of shopping, art, theatre, sport and nightlife. By day, the city is a lively and attractive centre for shopping, culture and commerce. By night, it's a haven for 25,000 revellers with numerous clubs, pubs, theatres and concert venues. Sports fans can enjoy football at Molineux Stadium, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers, or spend a day at the races - horses, greyhounds and speedway. For those who prefer a quieter time, why not visit the innovative, expanding art gallery or relax in one of the many restaurants, cafes and wine bars? At the heart of the motorway and rail networks, Wolverhampton is in easy reach from anywhere in the UK and an excellent base for exploring the Midlands. Just 17 miles from Birmingham, Wolverhampton is the gateway between the historic Black Country and the beautiful countryside of Shropshire and Staffordshire.