Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham Alumni
International Students
30
% of international students in the university
8700
Total International Students in the university
The University of Birmingham has a global alumni network of 3,50,000+ graduates, which includes many well-known names in various fields. Some notable alumni graduates from the University of Birmingham include Arthur Bywater, GC GM, awarded both the George Cross and the George Medal for his bravery and courage; Chris Addison, one of Britain's best-loved comedians; and Hannah England, a professional 1500 meter runner.
A casual roundup—scientists, politicians, actors, innovators, and more, all from Brum:
Alumni Name |
Notable Achievement / Famous For |
Degree |
Graduating Year |
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Francis William Aston |
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (mass spectrometry, isotopes) |
BSc (Applied/Pure Science) |
1910 |
Maurice Wilkins |
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (DNA structure work) |
PhD (Physics) |
1940 |
Sir John Vane |
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (prostaglandins) |
BSc (Chemistry) |
1947 |
Sir Paul Nurse |
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; major contributions in genetics |
BSc (Biology) |
1970 |
Neville Chamberlain |
British Prime Minister before WWII |
BA |
1884 |
Stanley Baldwin |
Three-time British Prime Minister |
BA |
1885-? |
Baroness Valerie Amos |
Politician & diplomat; UN Under-Secretary-General |
BA |
1977 |
Rodolfo Neri Vela |
First Mexican astronaut; contributed to space missions |
BSc |
N/A |
General Sir Mike Jackson |
Former Chief of the General Staff (UK Army) |
BSocSc |
1967 |
Chris Addison |
Comedian, writer, actor (stand-up & panel shows) |
BA (English) |
1994 |
Tamsin Greig |
Actress known for TV, theatre, comedy roles |
BA (Drama & Theatre Arts) |
1988 |
Matthew Goode |
Actor in films and TV |
BA (Drama & Theatre Arts) |
1998 |
Ellie Crisell |
Journalist and TV presenter |
BA (Drama & Theatre Arts) |
1998 |
Hannah England |
Middle-distance runner; medalist in international athletics |
BSc (Biochemistry) |
2009 |
David Gill |
Business executive; former Chief Executive of Manchester United |
BCom (Industrial, Economic & Business Studies) |
1978 |
Tamsin Greig (duplicate) |
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Pam Relph |
Paralympic gold medallist in rowing |
BSc (Physics) |
2011 |
Ben Shephard |
TV presenter & media personality |
BA (Drama & Theatre Arts) |
1997 |
Victoria Wood |
Comedian, actress, writer; beloved figure in British comedy |
BA (Drama) |
1974 |
Richard Horton |
Editor of The Lancet, influential in medical/scientific journalism |
MBChB (Medicine), also BSc/MD |
1980s |
Students
University of Birmingham admitted student profiles
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