Newman University

What Newman University does

Newman University is a public university helps students and recent graduates on their journey of self-discovery, to broaden their horizons, show them all the wonderful opportunities available and support their transition.

Name

Newman University

Legal name

Newman University

Website

https://www.newman.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Newman University helps to create a tranquil and focused learning environment for students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue from domestic and international student tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation year programmes. International students pay higher fees with scholarship support available.
2. Student Accommodation: On-campus accommodation revenue from Cofton Hall and Original Halls, charged weekly to students.
3. Sports and Fitness Services: Fitness suite memberships, facility hire (3G pitch, sports hall, squash courts, badminton), and sports injury clinic services open to students, staff, alumni, and community members.
4. Conference and Events Venue Hire: Rental of boardrooms, lecture theatres, and classrooms for external events and conferences, with catering services available. Summer accommodation also offered for conference attendees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Birmingham Newman University is a UK higher education institution that delivers undergraduate degrees, postgraduate taught and research programmes, PGCE teacher training, and Foundation Year preparation courses across subject areas including Business, Computer Science, Nursing, Psychology, Education, Law, and Sport. It also operates on-campus Student Accommodation (Cofton Hall and Original Halls), a Sports and Fitness Centre open to students, staff, alumni, and the local community, and Conference and Events Venue Hire services for external clients.

Product overview

Birmingham Newman University is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes and student services. The core academic offering comprises undergraduate degrees, postgraduate courses (including taught Master's, MPhil/PhD research degrees), PGCE teacher training programmes, and Foundation Year preparation courses across diverse subject areas including Business, Computer Science (including AI and Data Science), Nursing, Psychology, Education, Law, Sport, Health, and Humanities. The university's digital ecosystem is anchored by the OurNewman central student hub (mobile app and portal), the Moodle Virtual Learning Environment, and the My Career career pathways platform. Student life is supported through on-campus accommodation (Cofton Hall and Original Halls), the Sports and Fitness Centre, Library, IT Services, and various campus facilities including dining options and the Senses Lounge student bar. The university also offers Conference and Events venue hire services and operates a Go Abroad programme with Turing Scheme funding. The institution has published Generative AI Guidelines as a policy framework for responsible AI use in education, and participates in the UCAS admissions system and DfE Apply service for teacher training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OurNewman: Mobile application central hub for Birmingham Newman students to access course resources, timetables, deadlines, files, emails, and campus events.
• My Career
• Foundation Year

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degrees Full-time and part-time undergraduate degree programmes across diverse subject areas including Business, Computer Science, Nursing, Psychology, Education, Law, Sport, and more, with work-related learning integrated into every course. For prospective UK and international students seeking a first degree.
• Postgraduate Courses Postgraduate programmes including taught Master's degrees, MPhil and PhD research degrees, PGCE Primary and Secondary teacher training, and professional qualifications across Business, Computer Science, Chaplaincy, Counselling, Criminology, Education, Health, Nursing, Psychology, and Sport. For postgraduate applicants and career changers.
• Foundation Year Preparatory Year 0 of four-year degrees designed for students who may not have qualifications for direct undergraduate entry, providing a supportive learning environment, tailored curriculum, and preparation for subsequent undergraduate study. For students returning to education or those without traditional qualifications.
• Applied Artificial Intelligence MSc Postgraduate degree programme in Applied Artificial Intelligence, teaching students to understand, use, evaluate, and design with AI ethically. Also offered with a Healthcare Innovation specialism. For postgraduate students seeking advanced AI qualifications.
• Data Science MSc Conversion Master's programme for students from non-computing backgrounds to enter the data science field. For graduates seeking career transition into data science.
• Master of Public Health Postgraduate public health programme available to international students, including those eligible for the £8,000 Excellence Scholarship. For students seeking advanced public health qualifications.
• Student Accommodation On-campus accommodation including Cofton Hall (modern deluxe en-suite from £172/week) and Original Halls (single rooms with shared bathroom from £110/week), managed under the Student Accommodation Code of Practice and charged weekly. For students attending the university.
• Sports and Fitness Centre On-campus fitness facility featuring Cardio Suite, Resistance Training Suite, Group Cycle Studio, sports hall, FIFA-standard 3G pitch, and squash courts. Membership available at tiered rates to students, staff, alumni, and local community members.
• Conference and Events Venue Hire Versatile campus spaces available for conferences, events, and long-term bookings, including boardrooms (from £60), classrooms, and lecture theatres (from £170), with catering options and free parking. Summer accommodation available August to early September. For external organisations hosting conferences, events, and meetings.
• Go Abroad Programme Study abroad opportunities through Turing Scheme funding for semester exchanges at partner universities worldwide (Austria, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Poland, Spain, USA) and shorter summer school programmes. For Birmingham Newman students seeking international experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Number 1 university in UK for full-time student positivity in National Student Survey 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schools (Initial Teacher Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with schools to deliver Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes through School Direct routes. Schools act as lead partners in application review and interview processes, focusing on trainees' potential to become inspiring teachers.
• NHS Trusts and Healthcare ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NHS trusts and healthcare providers for Nursing and Allied Health practice placements. Students gain real-world clinical experience while providers access qualified graduates.
• International Partner UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnerships with universities in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Poland, Spain, and USA for semester abroad opportunities. Supported by Turing Scheme funding for student mobility.
• Employers and BusinessescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with employers for student placements, internships, part-time work, graduate recruitment, and collaborative modules/projects. Employers can advertise vacancies through My Career platform.
• Research PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research initiatives across five world-leading disciplines (Education, History, Sport, Social Work, Social Policy, English). Student-staff research partnerships and postgraduate research programmes.
• Schools and Colleges Outreach NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFree outreach service to schools and colleges providing Higher Education presentations, workshops, campus visits, and taster days. Supports widening participation and university awareness.
• Higher Education Liaison Officers Association (HELOA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive membership in HELOA for professional network supporting informed, impartial Higher Education guidance. Includes attendance at national conferences.
• British Universities and College Sport (BUCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetitive sports participation in BUCS national competitions across multiple sports including Athletics, Boxing, Cycling, Golf, Judo, Basketball, Football, Netball, and Volleyball.
• University of Wolverhampton and University College BirminghamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarsity sports partnership for competitive sports season culminating in annual Varsity event, building inter-university rivalry and student engagement.
• Bartley Green Reservoir / Bartley Sailing ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProximity partnership providing water sports and sailing opportunities adjacent to campus for student recreation and skill development.
• North Midlands RFUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRugby coaching partnership supporting grassroots rugby development through coaching events and workshops hosted at Birmingham Newman.
• Conference and Event Hire ClientsminorOthersVenue hire services for external conferences, events, and meetings using campus facilities including boardrooms, lecture theatres, and classrooms with catering options.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• University of Wolverhampton: A nearby post-1992 UK university with a comparable focus on widening participation and a similar student demographic profile. Newman has an active Varsity sports partnership with Wolverhampton, signalling direct local competition for the same West Midlands student pool.
• University College Birmingham: A small, specialist Birmingham higher education institution with a similar size and student profile. Newman operates a Varsity sports partnership with UCB and the two compete directly for Birmingham-based students from similar widening participation backgrounds.
• Aston University: A Birmingham-based university with a comparable professional and placement-led curriculum focus, particularly in business and health. It competes with Newman for the same Midlands student intake but operates at a larger scale with a stronger research base.
• Birmingham City University: A large post-1992 Birmingham university with a strong vocational and professional course portfolio that closely overlaps Newman's offer in education, nursing, business, and law. It is a direct competitor for the same regional student base.
• Staffordshire University: A nearby West Midlands post-1992 university with a similar widening participation focus and a comparable range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It competes with Newman for West Midlands and adjacent regional applicants.
• University of Worcester: A West Midlands university with a strong teacher training and health focus that overlaps Newman's PGCE and Nursing portfolio. It serves a similar widening participation demographic around the Birmingham/Worcester corridor.
• Coventry University: A large, commercially focused modern university in the West Midlands with a significant international student recruitment operation. It competes with Newman for both domestic and international students in similar professional subject areas.
• University of Derby: A nearby East Midlands post-1992 university with comparable size, widening participation focus, and a portfolio of nursing, education, and business programmes. It is a direct competitor for non-traditional and mature students across the Midlands.
• University of Northampton: A small-to-mid-sized UK university with a similar widening participation mission and a comparable portfolio of professional and applied courses. It targets a similar non-traditional student demographic and competes for employer partnership opportunities.

Direct peers

• Roehampton University: A small London university with a Catholic heritage and values-driven ethos comparable to Newman's. Both institutions emphasise small class sizes, personalised support, and a strong mission-driven identity, and they compete for similar mission-aligned students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/newmanuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newman-university-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/birminghamnewmanuni
• TikToktiktok.com/@birmingham_newman_uni
• Xx.com/Newman_Uni

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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